Paint Prep Technician — Fast-Growing Collision Repair Team

Crash Champions; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 91,000; 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 hiring a Paint Technician to prepare vehicles for painting and support the paint team to meet delivery timelines. The role involves removing grease and rust, prepping surfaces, buffing, and maintaining spray equipment, with a commission/flag pay structure and minimum wage guarantees where required.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in vehicle paint process, prefer I-CAR certifications, and can work well in a team while passing a background check.

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 knowledge

Vehicle painting

I-CAR certifications

Job description

Crash Champions is hiring a Paint Technician to prepare vehicles for painting and support the paint team to meet delivery timelines. The role involves removing grease and rust, prepping surfaces, buffing, and maintaining spray equipment, with a commission/flag pay structure and minimum wage guarantees where required.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in vehicle paint process, prefer I-CAR certifications, and can work well in a team while passing a background check.