Automotive Paint Prepper

About the role

Automotive Paint Prepper — $16.50/hr - $20/hr, depending on experience

Classic Collision is now hiring an Autobody Paint Prepper. Classic Collision was established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia with one single goal: to offer quality service to its customers with integrity and honesty. Be a part of a rapidly growing company whose mission is to put safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle we repair and customer we serve.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all assigned vehicles for the refinishing and reassembly processes and support Paint Technicians in paint jobs as required.
• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification, including the direction of the mentoring Paint Technician and by following the written repair order.
• Assist the Paint Technician by preparing spray-out panels to determine blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
• Follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of the paint booth and booth filters, and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. to complete quality work.
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Behaviors/Competencies

• Integrity: Respect, and accountability at every level and in every interaction.
• Customer Service: Provide the highest level of customer service while building customer satisfaction and retention.
• Innovation: Develops and displays innovative approaches and ideas to our business.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver's License Required.
• I-CAR certification preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Successful completion of background check required.

Physical & Environmental

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk occasionally for long periods at a time. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and move objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, abilities for assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned are required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.