Painter Prep Technician
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 BENEFITS 

  • Company-Paid Health Insurance  
  • Employer-Funded HRA Balance 
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance 
  • Additional Voluntary Insurance Options 
  • Eligible For Annual Pay Increases  
  • Eligible For Bi-Annual Bonuses  
  • 3% Annual 401(k) Match  
  • Paid Time Off & Company Holidays  
  • Company-Paid Uniforms  
  • Up to $500 Annual Tool Allowance  
  • $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus


Job Title:  Painter Prep Technician 

Reports to:  Body Shop Manager 

Department:  Body Shop  


Job Summary: 

Responsible for supporting daily operations in the body shop by performing taping, sanding, grinding, and touch-up work on new and repaired trucks, work trailers, and vans. 


Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None 


Duties/Responsibilities: 

Support daily functions including, but not limited to: 

  • Thoroughly disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles as needed 
  • Prepare and sand body areas to be painted; cover bumpers, windows, and trim 
  • Use power sanders and grinders 
  • Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept 
  • Work a 10-hour shift Monday through Friday, and a 4 hour shift two Saturdays a month 
  • Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization 

Required Skills/Abilities:  

  • General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process 
  • General understanding of truck components 
  • General mechanical aptitude 
  • Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision 
  • Ability to use hand tools 
  • Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner 
  • Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers 
  • Great attitude and ability to work with others 
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal  
  • Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable 

Education and Experience: 

  • High school diploma or equivalent 
  • Current regular driver’s license to move our vehicles 
  • Auto body / collision repair experience 
  • Forklift operator certification 
  • Overhead crane operator certification 

Physical Requirements (representative but not exhaustive):  

  • Sitting, crouching, kneeling 
  • Fit in tight spaces 
  • Manual finger dexterity 
  • Heavy lifting; 50 pounds or more 
  • Twisting, bending, reaching, and stretching 
  • Long periods of standing 
  • Exposure to shop noise and dust 
  • Exposure to moving mechanical parts and vehicles 
  • Exposure to hot and cold temperatures 

Core Values: 

  • Integrity with a strong moral compass 
  • Exceptional work ethic with grit 
  • Team player attitude 
  • Innovation 
Requirements


  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen (including THC/marijuana), physical, and background check.
  • Must have a current drivers license to move our vehicles.
  • Must be able to work 7am-5pm shifts Monday through Friday and 7am-11am shifts two Saturdays a month.
Salary Description
$18 - $20 / hour