Collision Paint Prep Technician

Department: Collision Center

Reports To: Collision Center Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Position Summary

The Collision Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing vehicles and replacement parts for the refinishing process by performing cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation. This position assists the Paint Technician throughout the refinishing process and performs final denibbing, buffing, and polishing to ensure repaired vehicles meet dealership, manufacturer, and customer quality standards prior to reassembly and delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare repaired vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, feather edging, and masking.
• Remove contaminants and prepare all surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion.
• Mask and protect adjacent panels, trim, moldings, glass, and vehicle interiors before refinishing.
• Assist Paint Technicians throughout the refinishing process to maximize production efficiency.
• Perform denibbing, color sanding, buffing, polishing, and final finish correction after paint application.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, imperfections, or contamination and notify management or the Paint Technician of any issues.
• Remove masking materials and prepare completed vehicles for reassembly.
• Maintain paint booths, preparation areas, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Safely handle paints, primers, solvents, and other hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, dealership, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Follow OEM repair procedures and collision center quality standards.
• Operate dealership vehicles safely while moving vehicles within the facility.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.