Paint Prep Technician

The role

The Paint Prep Technician prepares vehicle surfaces for painting. This includes washing, sanding, masking, and applying primers to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.

What you will do

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by washing, sanding, feather-edging, filling minor imperfections, masking, and cleaning.
• Apply primers, sealers, and other preparatory coatings.
• Inspect repaired panels for imperfections.
• Remove, mask, or protect vehicle trim, glass, and moldings.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of prep areas, tools, and equipment.
• Assist Auto Painters with vehicle staging and material preparation.
• Follow OEM repair procedures, shop quality standards, and production schedules.
• Safely handle sanding equipment, power tools, primers, and solvents.
• Perform final cleaning and tack-off procedures.

Required qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive surface preparation techniques, sanding methods, masking procedures, and primer application.
• Familiarity with OEM repair procedures and automotive refinishing processes.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform hands-on work in a shop environment.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, using virtual meeting and communication tools such as email, Google Meet, and Slack.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
• Ability to use hand tools, power sanders, and masking equipment for extended periods.

Nice to have

• Previous experience as a Paint Prep Technician, Auto Body Prep Technician, or in an automotive collision repair environment preferred.

About the company

totalrecon is a shop where craftsmanship, efficiency, and attention to detail are valued.