A paint prepper prepares a vehicle body or other surface for painting. In this career, your job duties include all aspects of preparation.

Responsibilities : Assist painters by prepping vehicles for paint and polishing vehicles prior to delivery. This involves steps such as the removal of dirt from the surface and parts due for painting. You may sand, polish, retouch, buff, degrease, or otherwise clean the surface. You may also mix color, blend paint, and load paint into spray-painting equipment. A paint prepper may sometimes need to apply primer to the surface to prepare and protect it until the painters perform their job.

Qualifications : Previous experience in the automotive paint industry is required.

Schedule : Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with an hour lunch OR possibly four day ten hour shifts, if needed

Benefits : Six paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day), paid time off (PTO), up to 4% 401k match, medical/dental/life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and continuing education through ICAR is also paid for by Cascade.

Department

Refinish

Employment Type

Full-Time (New Hire)

Minimum Experience

Mid-level

Compensation

$13-$17 per hour DOE + bonuses after 30-90 days based on performance