Paint Prepper

Jobtailor; Idaho; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a reliable paint prep technician to support the vehicle finishing team. You will remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces and help prep panels for primer and color application.

You will assist painters, maintain cleanliness, disassemble and clean sprayers, and ensure on-time delivery of vehicles. Candidates should be able to follow directions, work well with others, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle paint process.
• ICAR certifications preferred.
• Able to follow directions and work with others.
• Must pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by removing grease, dirt, paint, or rust with abrasives, solvents, brushes, or sandblasters.
• Assist painter in pre-paint blending needs.
• Work with paint team to keep 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 prep

Teamwork

ICAR cert pref

Background check

Job description

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.

Requirements

• 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