What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Paint Prep Technician position at Sioux Falls Ford?
Abra Auto Body & Glass is seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented Paint Prep Technician for our fast-paced, state-of-the-art facility.
The Paint Prep Technician ensures 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.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The Paint Prepper is tasked with quality preparation for all assigned vehicles prior to the paint, reassembly, and final finish stages.
- Reviews estimates and understands scope of repair
- Inspects body repairs to ensure standards are met
- Tapes surface areas and parts with precision to minimize tapelines and overspray
- Applies masking paper as necessary
- Parts removal and reassembly as required
- Performs final surface cleaning and preparation for proper adhesion
- May block and sand repair areas as needed
- Prime, edge, jam replacement parts as requested
- Learns to mix paint as needed
Must have basic knowledge of painting system and paint process. Must be 18 years of age , clean driving record and background check.
Benefits Available to Full Time Employees
• Health Insurance (Including Wellness Benefit)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company matching after one year of service
• Section 125 FLEX Account
• EAP - Employee Assistance Program through Avera
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Time
• Discounts on vehicles, service & parts – including immediate family members
