Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
We are hiring a versatile and detail-oriented Automotive Prep & Porter Technician to join our growing team in Saginaw. This hybrid role involves preparing vehicles for paint and cosmetic repair while also assisting with driving and porter duties. You will support workflow across body prep, paint operations, and customer vehicle handling to ensure efficiency and a high standard of quality. Ideal candidates will be dependable, customer-focused, and experienced in automotive reconditioning or collision environments.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities
Preparation & Body Work:
- Sand and feather vehicle surfaces for paint application
- Mask and tape vehicles to protect unpainted areas
- Clean and prep panels thoroughly to ensure surface readiness
- Apply primers, sealers, or adhesion promoters as directed
- Inspect body panels for imperfections or contamination
- Assist painters and body technicians with repair flow
Finishing & Detailing:
- Perform post-painting tasks such as buffing, polishing, and touch-ups
- Inspect painted surfaces for quality and consistency
- Reassemble vehicle components post-painting as needed
Driver-Porter Duties:
- Safely park and retrieve customer and shop vehicles
- Maintain clean and organized parking and staging areas
- Transport vehicles between departments as needed
Maintenance & Safety:
- Keep work areas clean and organized to ensure production efficiency
- Maintain tools and materials in proper working condition
- Follow safety protocols, wear PPE, and support a safe shop environment
- Assist in managing inventory and supplies
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of experience in automotive body prep or collision repair
- Familiarity with sanding, masking, buffing, and detailing
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational training or certifications in auto refinishing is a plus
- Team player with strong attention to detail and customer service skills
- Must be 18 years or older and eligible to work in the United States
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in body shops or reconditioning centers, indoors and semi-outdoor settings
- Requires standing, bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs
- Exposure to dust, chemicals, paint fumes, and noise
- PPE required (e.g., respirators, gloves, safety glasses)
All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.
EOE.