Prepper

$36.92 per hour

Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

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 as
    • needed.
    • Enforce PPE use, ventilation, and hazardous material handling procedures.
    • Communicate with estimators and production manager on repair status and any
    • additional 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 production
flow. An asset.
    • Fluent in English.
    • Completion of secondary school is required.
    • 1-2 Years experience.

Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a shop environment
    • with fumes, dust, and noise.