Paint Prep

Paint Prepper for Top Rated Body Shop in Northeastern Ohio

We strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

SUMMARY 

To prepare the vehicle for painting as quickly as possible in a safe and quality manner, with a fit and finish that meets or exceeds the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES 

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  Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

  
  


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  Inspect every vehicle as it enters the refinish area to ensure that it has passed all previous inspections and standards. Read the entire work order thoroughly and visually inspect the vehicle to check that all the repairs listed are complete. Give extra attention to any special promises or notes, and if any discrepancies are found notify the appropriate person immediately. 

  
  


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  Apply prepared areas with specified primers or finish coatings. 

  
  


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  Remove grease, dirt or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for refinish application, using abrasives and solvents. 

  
  


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  Apply primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces. 

  
  


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  Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. 

  
  


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

  
  


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  Buff and wax the finished paintwork. 

  
  


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  Priming, edging, sanding, and masking a vehicle prior to refinish process. 

  
  


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  Knowledge and understanding of booth operation and maintenance. 

  
  


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  Other duties may be assigned

  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

What We Offer 

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  Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  
  


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  Company Paid Life Insurance

  
  


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  401K Plan + Match

  
  


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  Generous Paid Time Off 

  
  


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  Up to 3 Weeks Paid Vacation

  
  


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  Growth Opportunities

  
  


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  Promote From Within

  
  


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  Paid Training

  
  


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  Employee Vehicle Purchase Plans

  
  


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  Family Owned and Operated

  
  


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  Long Term Job Security

  
  


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  Health and Wellness

  
  


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  Discounts on Products and Services

  
  


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  Cell Phone Discounts

  
  


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  Fitness Membership Discounts

  
  


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  Bonus Opportunities for all employees up to $3,250

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

Valid Driver's License 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.