Paint Prepper

Gerber Collision & Glass; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Statesboro, GA is seeking an Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our team. You will prepare the vehicle for refinishing by thorough sanding, masking, priming, and prepping per insurance guidelines to restore pre-accident condition.

The role offers a flat rate compensation model ($18–$21 per hour), benefits, and opportunities for career advancement through ongoing I-CAR and Industry training programs and a professional work environment with dynamic leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in auto body prep and refinishing processes.
• Ability to sand, mask, prime, and prepare vehicles for refinishing.
• Commitment to achieving high-quality paint finishes per guidelines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Auto body refinishing

Attention to detail

Quality control

Job description

GA Statesboro - 124016

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description

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

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

FLAT RATE
$18 - 21 / 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.