Precision Paint Prep Specialist – Fast-Paced Shop

Wilkinson Cars; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkinson Cars in Sanford, NC is seeking an experienced paint prep technician for a fast-paced, high-volume shop. You will clean panels, sand prior to painting, and apply masking and taping on vehicles before entering the paint booth.

The role includes wet sanding and blocking, loading vehicles into the booth, inspecting repairs from the body shop prior to prep, and maintaining a safe, production-driven environment. Strong communication, dependability, and a positive attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with auto body prep and paint prep procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume shop.
• Good communication and dependable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Clean panels and sand prior to painting.
• Mask and tape vehicles before entering the paint booth.
• Load vehicles into the paint booth for spraying.
• Perform wet sanding and blocking procedures.
• Inspect quality of repairs from the body shop prior to prep.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow paint production schedule.
• Provide quality and thorough work practices.
• Adapt to a face-paced, high-volume shop.

Skills

Sanding

Masking

Safety

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Wilkinson Cars in Sanford, NC is seeking an experienced paint prep technician for a fast-paced, high-volume shop. You will clean panels, sand prior to painting, and apply masking and taping on vehicles before entering the paint booth.

The role includes wet sanding and blocking, loading vehicles into the booth, inspecting repairs from the body shop prior to prep, and maintaining a safe, production-driven environment. Strong communication, dependability, and a positive attitude are essential.