Prepper / Paint Assistant

Hollingsworthauto; Staley Heights (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollingsworthauto in Savannah, GA seeks an Auto Prepper to prepare vehicles for painting, mask and prime surfaces, and assist painters. Must have 1+ year experience and a valid driver’s license. You will also maintain a clean, safe workspace and update the WIP board throughout the day.

The role requires your own hand tools and the ability to obtain required certifications, contributing to a steady workflow and quality finishes in a high-volume shop.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of prep experience in auto body
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and parts for painting using proper techniques and materials
• Mask vehicles for painting
• Prime vehicles and parts
• Sand vehicles and parts prior to painting
• Clean vehicles before final masking
• Update WIP board throughout the day
• Assist in the smooth flow of work through the shop
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition
• Keep Painter and Production Manager informed of work status
• Alert the Painter/Production Manager to any issues or additional work

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Masking materials

Job description

Quality Savannah collision repair since 1917

Responsible for preparing repaired vehicles for refinishing and assisting painters with their work

Accountability

The Prepper reports to the Painter and Production Manager. The Prepper is to provide his/her own hand tools

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare vehicles and parts for painting, using proper techniques, equipment and materials, as outlined on the work order
• Mask Vehicles for painting
• Prime vehicles and parts
• Sand vehicles and parts prior to painting
• Clean vehicles prior to sending to final masking
• Update WIP board throughout the day

Additional Job Functions

• Assist in the smooth flow of work through the shop
• Maintain work area in clean and safe condition
• Keep Painter and Production Manager aware of work status
• Alert the Painter and/or Production Manager to any unusual problems or additional work needed on a vehicle
• Check all parts for accuracy before beginning prepping
• Assist the Painter as necessary

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• 1+ years of experience
• Proper certifications or ability to obtain certifications
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic