Entry-Level Automotive Paint & Body Technician

REV Group; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

REV Group is seeking an Automotive Paint/Body team member to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles. You will tape/mask, seal seams, and apply primer on areas with body filler while maintaining finish quality. The role requires 1–3 years in automotive paint prep and body repair, with OSHA/EPA knowledge, and teamwork in a production setting.

Must be able to lift, use sanding tools, and work in a fast-paced shop environment while following safety protocols.

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

Paint prep

Body repair

Sanding tools

Quality awareness

Professional communication

Teamwork

Primer mixing

Time management

OSHA/EPA awareness

Dual action sanders

Grinders

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sanders

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

REV Group is seeking an Automotive Paint/Body team member to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles. You will tape/mask, seal seams, and apply primer on areas with body filler while maintaining finish quality. The role requires 1–3 years in automotive paint prep and body repair, with OSHA/EPA knowledge, and teamwork in a production setting.

Must be able to lift, use sanding tools, and work in a fast-paced shop environment while following safety protocols.