Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)

Gerber Collision & Glass; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career advancement

Industry training

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Lexington, KY is seeking an Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our team. You will prepare vehicles for refinishing, mask surfaces, sand and prime, and apply base and clear coats to restore pre-accident condition.

The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing I-CAR/industry training for professional development and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in auto body refinishing prep.
• Ability to sand, mask, prime and prepare surfaces for refinishing.
• Familiarity with insurance guidelines and collision repair standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for refinish by sanding, masking, priming and applying coatings.
• Apply primers, sealers, base coats, color coats and clear coats.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality finish.

Skills

Surface preparation

Masking

Priming

Coating application

Color coats & clear coats

Quality inspection

Materials handling

Job description

KY Lexington KY - 130011We 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:*** 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 ResponsibilitiesWe 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 coatsTechnicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will resultA Career with Us OffersCompetitive Pay and Benefits ProgramCareer Growth Opportunities for advancementOn-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs,Professional Development Opportunities.A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadershipThe 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 EmployeesWe 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.TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL... APPLY TODAY!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:$16.00-$18.00 per flat rate hour depending on experience