Technician: Body Shop Paint Prep - Continental Collision Center

Continental Automotive Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Continental Collision Center is seeking a Paint Prep Technician to support painting new and repaired cars. The technician will be responsible for preparing surfaces, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in various paint shop duties. A valid driver's license and age of at least 18 are required.

Benefits

Employer Paid Dental Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Medical Insurance

Employer Paid Wellness Clinic

Employer Percentage Matching for 401k

Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner

14 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (60 days - 3 years)

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered.
• Must have held a valid driver's license for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Sand/grind surface to prep for paint.
• Clean surfaces and perform prep work on assigned jobs.
• Communicate with Painter and Paint techs to ensure cycle time is met.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Continental Collision Center is looking for an additional Paint Prep Technician! As a Paint Prep Technician you will be painting new cars, repairing paint jobs on old or damaged cars, and create customized paint jobs for customers. This requires a lot of practice and skill.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Sand/grind surface to prep for paint
• Clean surface
• Learn all proper equipment usage and safety
• Report to the Painter
• Perform prep work on assigned job given from Painter
  • Reference RO for work to be completed
  • Ensure areas in need of prep are ready for refinish
  • Identify and locate all parts necessary for refinish as described in RO
• Keep vehicle clean for refinish
• Stage vehicle for assigned paint tech
• When workload is minimal, assist with other paint shop duties
• Communicate with Painter and Paint techs to ensure refinish is completed in allotted cycle time
• Must have held a valid driver's license for at least 1 year
• Must be at least 18 years of age to be considered

Hours:

• Monday-Friday from 7:30am to 5:30pm
• Saturday-Sunday closed

Pay:

• $18-23 per flag hour based on experience

CAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace and our recruiting process reflects this commitment.

As a forward-thinking, adaptive, and supportive company, we seek others who care about providing a transformational environment where everyone has a voice and opportunities to succeed. We encourage all interested candidates to submit an application.

Core Values:

Transformational Not Transactional -Be Transformational

1. We do what we say we're going to do

2. We encourage and support each other

3. We're committed to continuous growth

Benefits

The Continental Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

All Continental Automotive Group Full-Time Employees Receive:

• Employer Paid Dental Insurance

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• Employer Paid Medical Insurance

• Employer Paid Health Savings Account Contribution

• Employer Paid Wellness Clinic

• Employer Paid Flu Vaccinations Every Fall

• Employer Percentage Matching for 401k

• Employer Paid Parental Leave

• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

• 5 Paid Bereavement Leave Days/Year for immediate family members (after 60 days)

• 14 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (60 days - 3 years)

• 19 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (3 - 7 years)

• 24 Paid Time Off Vacation Days/Year (7+ years)

• Annual Christmas Bonus Based on Tenure

• Annual Christmas Party

• Annual Employee Appreciation Dinner

• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program

• Employee Discounts on Collision Repair, Parts, and Service

• Bi-Weekly Pay Periods, Paid on Fridays (hourly employees)

• Holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years

• Employer Paid Lunches Every Saturday

• Employer Paid Lunches/Dinners - Special Occasions (Blood Drives, Birthdays, Awards, etc.)

• Access to In-House Insurance Agency

• Access to In-House Marketing Agency

• Voluntary Life Term and Whole Insurance

• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Coverages

• $200 Donation to Charity of Your Choice with Approval

We strive to take excellent care of our employees, so that they will strive to take excellent care of our clients!

CAG is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call [phone].