Prep Technician

Aerotek; Red Oak (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Red Oak, TX is seeking a Prep Technician responsible for sanding, masking, and paint prep of truck components, with occasional mechanical disassembly of parts prior to painting. You will work hands-on with metal bodies and parts to ensure proper prep before entering the paint booth.

The role requires extensive hands-on auto body prep experience, proficiency with power sanders, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced dusty shop environment while following safety

Qualifications

• 12 years minimum experience in paint preparation, auto body prep, or a similar hands-on role.
• Proficiency in sanding, prepping, taping, and masking surfaces for painting.
• Experience using power sanders and other hand tools for surface preparation.
• Ability to perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of small and large parts prior to prepping metal.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare truck flatbeds, utility boxes, and components for painting using sanding, masking, and taping techniques.
• Perform general labor tasks related to paint preparation using hand tools and power sanders.
• Mask and tape surfaces accurately to protect non-painted areas and achieve clean paint lines.
• Carry out mechanical assembly/disassembly of parts prior to prepping metal surfaces.
• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure all areas are properly sanded, cleaned, and ready for paint application.
• Work underneath trucks and around large equipment to access prep areas.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Support assembly tasks when needed and assist team members to meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area in a fast-paced dusty shop environment.
• Work indoors and outdoors as required to complete prep tasks on vehicles and components.

Skills

Paint prep experience

Sanding

Masking

Power sanding

Mechanical assembly/disassembly

Work under trucks

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Job description

Job Title: Prep Technician

Pay: $20-22 hr

Shift: 1st

Job Description

The Prep Technician prepares truck flatbeds, utility boxes, and custom diesel pickup components for the paint process. This role focuses on sanding, masking, and general paint preparation, with occasional mechanical assembly and disassembly of parts prior to painting. You will work hands-on with metal truck bodies and parts to ensure they are properly prepped before entering the paint booth.

Responsibilities

• Prepare truck flatbeds, utility boxes, and custom diesel pickup components for painting using sanding, masking, and taping techniques.

• Perform general labor tasks related to paint preparation, including sanding boxes and flatbeds with hand tools and power sanders.

• Mask and tape surfaces accurately to protect non-painted areas and achieve clean paint lines.

• Carry out mechanical assembly and disassembly of small and large parts prior to prepping metal surfaces.

• Inspect surfaces for defects and ensure all areas are properly sanded, cleaned, and ready for paint application.

• Work underneath trucks and around large equipment to access all areas that require prep work.

• Follow safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.

• Support assembly tasks when needed and assist other team members to meet production goals.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a fast-paced, dusty auto shop environment.

• Work both indoors and outdoors as required to complete prep tasks on vehicles and components.

Essential Skills

• 12 years minimum experience in paint preparation, auto body prep, or a similar hands-on role.

• Proficiency in sanding, prepping, taping, and masking surfaces for painting.

• Experience using power sanders and other hand tools for surface preparation.

• Ability to perform mechanical assembly and disassembly of small and large parts prior to prepping metal.

• Capability to work under trucks and in varied physical positions to access all required surfaces.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure surfaces are properly prepared and masked before painting.

• Ability to follow safety guidelines and consistently use personal protective equipment.

• Reliability and readiness to perform general labor tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in auto shop, body shop, or industrial painting environments.

• Comfort working with bonding, sanding, and painting processes.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in production and assembly.

• Willingness to learn additional tasks and cross-train in other departments.

• Strong work ethic and willingness to take on physically demanding tasks.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values growth, skill development, and internal mobility. There is a clear opportunity to cross-train on different tasks and move between departments, allowing you to broaden your experience over time. As you learn more and expand your capabilities, your earning potential increases, creating a direct link between your effort, your skills, and your rewards.

Work Environment

This role is based in an auto shop environment that is nonclimate controlled, fast paced, and dusty. You may work both indoors and outdoors as required, moving around large vehicles and equipment. The position involves physical work, including getting under trucks and handling small and large parts. You must wear personal protective equipment such as protective glasses, knee pads, steel-toe boots, a hard hat, and gloves to ensure safety throughout the shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Oak, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Oak, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Red Oak,TX.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.