What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Prepper position at Puget Collision?
Auto Body Collision Repair: Paint Prepper
The Paint Prepper is responsible for accurate paint application for every vehicle repaired under the supervision of a Lead Painter. The paint helper must ensure quality in protection of vehicle and paint application while providing a timely delivery to meet repair target dates.
Job Responsibilities:
- Inspect quality of repairs, received by the Body Department before painting begins.
- Ensures safe and organized vehicle flow in and out for the Paint department
- Adhere to paint production schedule as designated by Lead Painter
- Capable of operating Spray Booth & other paint related equipment
- Ability to mask and apply protection for a vehicle appropriately.
- Knowledgeable in cleaning and sand prepping the area for spraying.
- Accurately selects paint materials and mixes paint accurately to color code.
- Ability to spot paint accurately, seeing details at a close range and judging colors accurately.
- Skilled in applying paint that is corrosion resistant and creates a smooth, consistent finish.
- Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble painting equipment
- Return spray booth and mix room to pre-paint condition after each repair.
- Ensures a clean and safe work area, utilizing PPE equipment effectively, hazardous waste compliance is followed.
- Bring shortages of supplies to the attention of the Lead Painter for replenishment
- Adhere to company standard for paint supplies and product.
Key Performance Metrics
- Paint Gross Profit of 60% or higher with efficient paint usage and limited overuse
- Customer Service Index Score 95 for Quality, Done on Time, and Net Promoter Score
- Cycle Time Efficiency
Skills/Qualifications:
- I-CAR Certification required withing 1st year of employment.
- Basic understanding of all facets of paint application for automobile collision repair.
- The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner.
Behavioral Excellence Required:
- Perform all assigned responsibilities according to the Company Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participate in training programs as required to maintain the technical and professional skills and techniques necessary for this position
- Maintain a clean, organized work area always, adhering to 5S organization.
- Extend normal working hours as necessary to accommodate workload and customer requirements.
