Paint Prepper

Gerber Collision & Glass; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits

Career Growth

Training Programs

Professional Atmosphere

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. You will prepare vehicles for refinishing by wet sanding, masking, priming and finishing per insured guidelines, with a focus on quality and efficiency.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing I-CAR and industry training to support your career growth and advancement within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in auto body refinishing preferred.
• Ability to sand, mask, prime and prep vehicles per insurance guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming and top coating.
• Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats and clear coats.
• Restore anti-corrosion treatments, assess substrate and mix/apply products.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a high-quality refinished result.

Skills

Surface preparation

Masking

Priming

Top coating

Quality evaluation

Attention to detail

Job description

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident

At Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Our Commitment

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

*** Industry Leading Compensation, Benefits & Training ***

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. We offer opportunities to maximize your earning potential with competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Roles And Responsibilities

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our company, who have the ability to:

• Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.
• Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats
• Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result

A Career with Us Offers

• Competitive Pay and Benefits Program
• Career Growth Opportunities for advancement
• On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs,
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadership

The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

We believe our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to find people who possess the ideal characteristics, ability, experience, and character.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

$16 - $22 / Flat Rate

Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.