Truck Paint Prep Technician

REV Group; Nebraska; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal, a REV Group brand, is seeking an experienced paint prep worker to prepare trucks for painting in a fast-paced shop. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, apply primer, and mask areas as part of the finishing process.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read specifications, use basic hand and power tools, and work with minimal supervision after training. Overtime may be required in line with production needs, and safety guidelines must be followed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent.
• Experience buffing.
• Experience swirl-mark removing.
• Wet sanding experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines.
• Ability to retain and apply instructions.
• Work overtime on short notice.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Must be detailed orientated.
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents.
• Ability to communicate and understand in English.
• Ability to work within safety guidelines.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle as needed to prepare for painting.
• Maintain and clean paint equipment.
• Sand vehicle to prepare for painting.
• Perform buffing on basic items, e.g. smart access and smaller items.
• Use body filler and prepare area for painting.
• Use paint equipment to apply primer coat of paint.
• Complete taping and masking as needed for body work and painting.
• Caulk the exterior areas of vehicle to prepare for painting.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Initiate process improvements when able.
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed.
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job.
• Assist other team members and departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading truck specs

English communication

Attention to detail

Work with little supervision

Overtime availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair

Tools

Tape measure

Hand and power tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Smeal, a REV Group brand, is seeking an experienced paint prep worker to prepare trucks for painting in a fast-paced shop. You will grind welds, sand surfaces, apply primer, and mask areas as part of the finishing process.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to read specifications, use basic hand and power tools, and work with minimal supervision after training. Overtime may be required in line with production needs, and safety guidelines must be followed.