Paint Prepper

Jobtailor; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Vehicle Paint Prep technician to support surface cleaning, dent filling, and finishing. You will work with a paint team to keep projects on schedule and ensure high-quality prep and application.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in vehicle finish processes, familiarity with abrasives, solvents, sprayers and power equipment, and a collaborative approach; I-CAR certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in vehicle paint process.
• I-CAR certification 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.
• 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 Filling

Paint Application

Buffing

Waxing

Teamwork

Ability to Follow Directions

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 filling, and finishing techniques. Proficient in using various tools and equipment to ensure high-quality paintwork and timely project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Paint Process Experience
• I-CAR Certification
• Surface Preparation Skills
• Body Filling Techniques
• Team Collaboration

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Surface Cleaning
• Body Filling
• Paint Application
• Buffing
• Waxing

Soft Skills

• Ability to Follow Directions
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• I-CAR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Preparation
• Paint Blending
• Scheduled Delivery
• Cleaning Duties

Tools & Technologies

• Abrasives
• Solvents
• Sprayers
• Power Equipment
• Sandblasters