What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Worker/ PREP GUY position at Blue Star Auto Care Auto Collision?
Job Summary
Blue Star Auto Care is seeking an experienced Prep Guy to join their fast-paced auto body shop. The role involves preparing vehicles for painting, ensuring high-quality standards are met in the preparation process.
Duties
- Prepare vehicles for a paint job by performing thorough sanding, masking, and priming procedures, ensuring smooth and flawless surfaces.
- Inspect vehicles to identify imperfections, scratches, or dents that require repair or attention.
- Using a process for vehicle primer, block sand, body filler, filler material, sandpaper grit, masking tape, etc.
- Collaborate with the paint team to ensure proper color matching and automotive paint application techniques for car painting.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, adhering to safety protocols and company guidelines.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and best practices related to auto body repair and painting.
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and customers to ensure a seamless workflow and customer satisfaction.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience as an auto body prepper, automobile prepper, paint prepper, or in a similar role within the automotive collision repair industry.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify imperfections or flaws in surfaces.
- Proficient in using various tools and equipment required for auto body preparation.
- Knowledge of different painting techniques, color matching, and surface preparation methods.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Sinai, NY 11766 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mount Sinai, NY 11766: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $30
