Paint/Body Prep Technician — Growth & Day-1 Benefits

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response is seeking a Paint/Body technician to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles, masking areas, and applying primer and finish coats. You will use dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools while maintaining 6S standards in a safety-focused shop environment.

The role requires up to date knowledge of quality Finish paint processes, ability to work with a team, and adherence to OSHA/EPA standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-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.

Skills

Professional communication

Team player

Ability to follow directions

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sanders

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

Spartan Emergency Response is seeking a Paint/Body technician to prep, sand, and buff painted vehicles, masking areas, and applying primer and finish coats. You will use dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools while maintaining 6S standards in a safety-focused shop environment.

The role requires up to date knowledge of quality Finish paint processes, ability to work with a team, and adherence to OSHA/EPA standards.