What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Paint Prepper position at Dynamic Transit?
Paint Prepper
This is a full time Painter Prep position with Dynamic Transit, a transportation and logistics company. For over 30 years, Dynamic Transit has operated commercial - Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, & Mack - tractor trailers. With a dedicated and hard-working team of over 300 employees, the Dynamic Transit full-service shop supports our drivers by providing the best maintained equipment on the road.
Responsibilities
- 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 appropriate tools and paint sprayer equipment to perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
- Utilizing paint tools and techniques for a paint job such as a spray gun, paint thinner, epoxy primer, clear coat, new paint, heavy paints, remove paint and old paint, entire vehicle, etc.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
