Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Automotive Body Prepper plays a crucial role in preparing vehicles for paint, cosmetic repair, or final detailing. This includes sanding, taping, masking, buffing, and ensuring surfaces are clean and properly prepped to meet high-quality standards.
Requirements:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Sand and feather automotive surfaces for paint application
- Mask and tape vehicles accurately to protect non-painted areas
- Clean panels thoroughly to ensure surface readiness
- Apply primers, sealers, or adhesion promoters as directed
- Move vehicles in and out of prep/paint booths and staging areas
- Inspect body panels for imperfections or contamination prior to paint
- Assist painters and body technicians with repair flow
- Maintain cleanliness of work area, tools, and safety equipment
- Follow all company safety and quality standards
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in auto body prep, collision repair, or reconditioning preferred
- Familiarity with sanding blocks, DA sanders, masking materials, and prep chemicals
- Understanding of automotive paint processes is a plus
- Must be dependable, detail-focused, and a team player
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required
- 18 years of age or older
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working in dealership or high-volume recon settings
- Knowledge of PDR, buffing, or detailing is a plus
- I-CAR or ASE certification helpful but not required
Education:
- Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
EOE.