Entry-Level Automotive Paint & Body Prep Technician

American Emergency Vehicles, Inc.; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

Education reimbursement

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles, Inc. is seeking a Paint/Body technician to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles, ensuring high-quality finishes. You will tape surfaces, seal seams, and apply primers while maintaining a clean, safe work area to 6S standards.

The role requires 1-3 years in automotive paint prep and body repair, plus ability to operate dual action sanders and related tools. OSHA/EPA knowledge is expected, with teamwork and professional communication essential.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-3 year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair.
• Preferred high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles.
• Tape and mask off nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted.
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint.
• Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels.
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines.
• Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied.
• Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover.
• Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture.
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish.
• Will may be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection.
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 6S standards.
• Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision.

Skills

Automotive paint prep

Body repair

Dual action sander

Quality standards

Professional communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

American Emergency Vehicles, Inc. is seeking a Paint/Body technician to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles, ensuring high-quality finishes. You will tape surfaces, seal seams, and apply primers while maintaining a clean, safe work area to 6S standards.

The role requires 1-3 years in automotive paint prep and body repair, plus ability to operate dual action sanders and related tools. OSHA/EPA knowledge is expected, with teamwork and professional communication essential.