Body Shop Paint Prepper

Richard Chevrolet has been a family owned and operated dealership for over 45 years, has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in the US several times and is a fast-paced, high volume dealership. We recently renovated and are now the largest Chevy dealership in Connecticut! Team spirit is the name of the game. 

Due to increased volume, we are seeking a paint prepper to assist the paint department. This is the perfect opportunity to work on various makes and models. We are a progressive shop with an aggressive pay plan and great benefits! The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace.

What We Offer

• Highly productive shop with tons of demand 


• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment


• Clean and professional work environment


• Medical & Dental Insurance 


• 401K


• Health Savings Account


• General Motors Dealership Employee Pricing


• Discounted gym membership

Responsibilities

• Clean equipment and work areas.


• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.


• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.


• Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.


• Select paint according to company requirements and match paint colors, following specified color charts.


• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.


• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.


• Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.


• Apply primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces.


• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.


• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.


• Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.


• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.


• Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of vehicles between coats.


• Remove accessories, such as chrome or mirrors, from vehicles and mask other surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from paint.


• Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots.


• Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.


• Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.


• Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.


• Buff and wax the finished paintwork.


• Sand and apply sealer to properly dried vehicle finish.


• Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year body shop experience


• A motivated professional.


• Good work ethic.


• A desire to take the next step in an already successful career.


• A positive attitude.