Paint Prepper

Crash Champions; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions in Richmond, Texas, is seeking a skilled individual to assist in the vehicle paint process. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces for painting, assisting with blending, and ensuring timely vehicle delivery. Ideal candidates should have experience in the paint process and be able to work well with a team.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a match, and paid holidays. Crash Champions values a people-first approach in delivering superior service.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in vehicle paint process.
• I‑CAR certifications preferred.
• Ability to receive directions and work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces.
• Assist painter in pre‑paint blending needs.
• Work with paint team to keep vehicles on schedule.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers.
• Buff and wax finished paintwork.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and equipment.

Skills

Vehicle paint process experience

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Education

I‑CAR certifications

Job description

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder‑led multi‑shop operator (MSO) of high‑quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state‑of‑the‑art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Assist painter in pre‑paint blending needs.
• Work 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.

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.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

The Company offers competitive compensation for this role. Compensation is paid on a commission/flag rate structure. The compensation range listed is the average flag pay range for a typical full‑time employee in this position.