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Body Shop - Paint Prep
Victory Automotive Group is family owned and operated since 1997 with over 40 locations across the United States. We provide the best opportunities for all employees, customers, communities and each manufacturer we represent. Our continued commitment is to improve our dealerships and services to satisfy our customer’s wants and needs 100 percent of the time and always provide a pleasant, informative and professional experience.
Victory Automotive Group is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!
Victory Automotive Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Description
We are looking for a skilled Body Shop Paint Prepper. This person will clean, sand, blend and otherwise prepare vehicles for painting. Skilled workmanship and a high attention to detail are required to tape, mask and prime customer vehicles. A professional and dependable attitude are required, as is the ability to operate in and maintain a clean, safe shop environment according to Victory's high standards and OSHA regulations.
The ideal candidate has some body shop experience, as well as experience working in a collision repair facility or paint shop. Individuals with Auto Body Vo-Tech certificates or commensurate experience are preferred. He or she has an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record and a strong technical and customer service performance record.
This job description summary outlines core aspects of this position, but additional duties may be required on a routine basis. This job description does not constitute the complete responsibilities for this position.
Responsibilities
- Thoroughly review each repair order prior to beginning work on the vehicle
- Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicle
- May prime, edge or jam replacement parts
- Know how to properly sand and prep for paint, new parts, and blend parts
- Know how to properly sand and featheredge surface for primer
- Able to properly block panels for refinishing
- Able to mask and spray the correct amount and coats of primer
- Able to mask all panels and cover car to minimize tapelines and overspray on vehicle
- Utilize all required safe equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines
- Adheres to all requirements hazardous waste disposal
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.
- 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.
- Professional and dependable
- Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
- Experience working in a collision repair or body shop a plus
- HS diploma or GED. Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate or commensurate experience strongly preferred
- Effective communication skills required
- Ability to work in high performance, fast-paced team environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Quality conscious and detail-oriented
Compensation
- Competitive Pay Based on Experience
- Medical Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Holidays
- Professional Workplace
- Non-Smoking Workplace
- Drug Free Workplace
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Direct Deposit
- 401(k) with Company Match
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace.
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