Paint Prepper

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York is seeking a Vehicle Paint Prep Technician to prepare surfaces, remove defects, and assist the painter to ensure on-time completion of paint jobs.

The role requires prior vehicle paint process experience along with I-CAR certification. You will work with abrasives, solvents, brushes, and power equipment to achieve high-quality finishes.

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.
• Assist painter with pre-paint blending needs.
• Keep vehicles on track for scheduled delivery times with the paint team.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Buff and wax finished paintwork.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.

Skills

Surface Cleaning

Dent Filling

Paint Application

Buffing

Waxing

Ability to Follow Directions

Teamwork

Education

I-CAR Certification

Tools

Abrasives

Solvents

Brushes

Blowtorches

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.
• Assist painter with pre-paint blending needs.
• Work with the paint team to keep vehicles on track for scheduled delivery times.
• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
• Buff and wax finished paintwork.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Paint Process Experience
• I-CAR Certification
• Surface Preparation Techniques
• Team Collaboration
• Equipment Maintenance

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Ability to Follow Directions
• Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

• I-CAR Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Preparation
• Paint Blending
• Body Fillers
• Power Equipment Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

• Abrasives
• Solvents
• Brushes
• Blowtorches
• Sandblasters