Prepper and Painter Specialist

$36.92 per hour Job Type: Full-time / Permanent Job Summary:Oversee and coordinate all activities in the prep and paint department. Ensure efficientworkflow, quality finishes, and adherence to safety and manufacturer standards. Act as bothsupervisor and technical specialist, guiding prep technicians and painters while performinghands-on work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Inspect vehicles at each stage: sanding, masking, priming, sealing, basecoat, clearcoat,and buffing.Ensure all paint matches, blends, and finishes meet OEM and shop quality standards.Maintain paint mixing systems, spray booths, and equipment; troubleshoot issues.Monitor inventory of paint, primers, abrasives, and consumables; place orders asneeded.Enforce PPE use, ventilation, and hazardous material handling procedures.Communicate with estimators and production manager on repair status and anyadditional work needed.Perform hands-on prep and paint work during high-volume periods or complex repairs.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of waterborne and solvent-based paint systems, blending, tinting,and color matching.Ability to read repair estimates and identify prep/paint labor requirements.Leadership skills: able to motivate a team, resolve conflicts, and maintain productionflow. An asset.Fluent in EnglishPhysical Requirements:Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a shop environmentwith fumes, dust, and noise.