Painter Prep Technician

 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 

• 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.