Automotive Paint Prepper

About the role

Classic Collision was established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia with one single goal: To offer quality service to its customers with integrity and honesty. Be a part of a rapidly growing company whose mission is to put safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle we repair and customer we serve.

Classic Collision offers competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Why Choose Classic Collision? We offer paid weekly, continuous training, supportive team culture, company match 401K, medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and 6 paid holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all assigned vehicles for the refinishing and reassembly processes and support Paint Technicians in paint jobs as required
• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification, including the direction of the mentoring Paint Technician and by following the written repair order
• Assist Paint Technician by preparing spray-out panels to determine blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal and follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. to complete quality work
• Ensure 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
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver's License Required
• I-CAR certification preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Successful completion of background check required

Behaviors/Competencies

• Integrity - Respect, and accountability at every level and in every interaction
• Customer Service - Provide the highest level of customer service while building customer satisfaction and retention
• Innovation - Develops and displays innovative approaches and ideas to our business
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

Physical & Environmental

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands and is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk occasionally for long periods at a time. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands and arms and move objects up to 20 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. In addition, abilities for assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned are required.