Paint Prep Specialist: Quick Prep for Flawless Finishes

Crash Champions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is a leading collision repair network with locations nationwide. We are seeking a skilled refinisher to prepare vehicles for paint, assist the painting team, and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with paint prep, ability to follow directions, and reliability for a fast-paced shop environment. Responsibilities include surface prep, dent and scratch filling, buffing, waxing, and maintaining spray equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in vehicle paint process.
• I-CAR certifications preferred.
• Ability to receive directions and work well with others.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Assists painter in pre-paint blending needs.
• Works with paint team to assist in keeping vehicle on track for scheduled delivery time.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Buff and wax the finished paintwork.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.

Skills

Paint process experience

Teamwork

Background check ready

Directions follow-through

Tools

ICAR certification

Job description

Crash Champions is a leading collision repair network with locations nationwide. We are seeking a skilled refinisher to prepare vehicles for paint, assist the painting team, and ensure timely delivery.

The role requires hands-on experience with paint prep, ability to follow directions, and reliability for a fast-paced shop environment. Responsibilities include surface prep, dent and scratch filling, buffing, waxing, and maintaining spray equipment.