Paint Prepper

Jobtailor; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Maryland is seeking a skilled automotive painter’s helper to remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.

You will assist the painter, keep the vehicle on track for scheduled delivery, and help with body filler, sanding, and finishing to ensure a quality paint job.

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

Surface Cleaning

Body Filler Application

Paint Application

Buffing

Waxing

Tools

Abrasives

Solvents

Sprayers

Power Equipment

Sandblasters

Job description

• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle paint preparation and application processes, including surface cleaning, body filler application, and finishing techniques. Proficient in using various tools and equipment for painting and maintenance tasks.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Paint Process Experience


• I-CAR Certification


• Surface Preparation Skills


• Body Filler Application


• Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Surface Cleaning


• Body Filler Application


• Paint Application


• Buffing


• Waxing

Soft Skills

• Ability To Receive Directions


• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• I-CAR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Preparation


• Paint Blending


• Scheduled Delivery


• Background Check

Tools & Technologies

• Abrasives


• Solvents


• Sprayers


• Power Equipment


• Sandblasters