What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Paint Prepper position at Richard Chevrolet?
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.