Precision Collision Paint Prep Tech

Doral Automotive Group; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collision Paint Prep Technician at Doral Automotive Group prepares vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing by cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface prep, ensuring paint adhesion and quality before reassembly.

You\'ll assist Paint Technicians, perform denibbing, buffing, polishing, and inspect for defects, while maintaining clean booths and safe handling of paints and solvents in a fast-paced collision repair environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous automotive collision or paint preparation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive paint preparation techniques including sanding, masking, buffing, and polishing.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, polishers, and sanding equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repaired vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, feather edging, and masking.
• Mask and protect adjacent panels, trim, moldings, glass, and vehicle interiors before refinishing.
• Assist Paint Technicians throughout the refinishing process to maximize production efficiency.
• Perform denibbing, color sanding, buffing, polishing, and final finish correction after paint application.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects and notify management or the Paint Technician of issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Automotive paint prep knowledge

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Efficient in fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Polishers

Sanding equipment

Job description

The Collision Paint Prep Technician at Doral Automotive Group prepares vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing by cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface prep, ensuring paint adhesion and quality before reassembly.

You\'ll assist Paint Technicians, perform denibbing, buffing, polishing, and inspect for defects, while maintaining clean booths and safe handling of paints and solvents in a fast-paced collision repair environment.