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Westport, MA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Prepper/helper We're looking for a motivated Auto Body Paint Prepper to help deliver high-quality repairs. Responsibilities include: * Prepping new OEM replacement panels * Prepping ...
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Westport, MA · On-site
$20 - $30/hr
Medical
Life
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Prepper/helper We're looking for a motivated Auto Body Paint Prepper to help deliver high-quality repairs. Responsibilities include: * Prepping new OEM replacement panels * Prepping ...
Pocasset, MA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... panels for paint • Sanding • Masking • Spraying Primer • Assisting team members with ...
Pocasset, MA · On-site
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... panels for paint • Sanding • Masking • Spraying Primer • Assisting team members with ...
Pocasset, MA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... Cleaning and Prepping new & repaired panels for paint * Sanding * Masking * Spraying Primer
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Pocasset, MA · On-site
$20 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... Cleaning and Prepping new & repaired panels for paint * Sanding * Masking * Spraying Primer
$20 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... Cleaning and Prepping new & repaired panels for paint Sanding Masking Spraying Primer Assisting ...
$20 - $28/hr
Medical
Dental
Retirement
PTO
A career at Wenzel's Auto Body will provide you with the opportunity to work with leaders in the ... Cleaning and Prepping new & repaired panels for paint Sanding Masking Spraying Primer Assisting ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Randolph, MA · On-site
$18 - $24/hr
Medical
Dental
Life
Retirement
PTO
DeVivo Companies is hiring a full-time, alternative-shift Auto Paint Prepper for our Randolph, MA body shop. In this entry-level role, you will prepare vehicles for the repair process, helping our ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Holliston, MA · On-site
$20 - $32/hr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Retirement
PTO
The Body Shop Prepper will work directly with the assistance of the Body Shop Painter. * Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted surfaces * Prepare vehicle for repair by ...
Framingham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Framingham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Waltham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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Waltham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Quick apply
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Marlborough, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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Marlborough, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Quick apply
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Framingham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Quick apply
Framingham, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Quick apply
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Quick apply
$22 - $24/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
Worcester, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
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Worcester, MA · On-site
$22 - $24/hr
As an Entry-level Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to prep vehicles for paint ... Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ...
$11.29 - $12.65
1% of jobs
$12.65 - $14.01
1% of jobs
$14.01 - $15.37
4% of jobs
$15.37 - $16.73
12% of jobs
$17.41 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.73 - $18.09
14% of jobs
The median wage is $19.38 / hr.
$18.09 - $19.45
19% of jobs
$19.45 - $20.81
20% of jobs
$21.24 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.81 - $22.17
12% of jobs
$22.17 - $23.53
9% of jobs
$23.53 - $24.89
5% of jobs
$24.89 - $26.25
3% of jobs
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To thrive as an Auto Body Paint Prepper, you need a solid understanding of surface preparation techniques, attention to detail, and experience with sanding, masking, and cleaning vehicle surfaces; a high school diploma or equivalent is often required. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as sanders, spray guns, respirators, and paint booths, as well as adherence to safety protocols, is important, while some employers may prefer candidates with I-CAR or similar certifications. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, reliability, and an ability to follow detailed instructions help candidates excel. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring high-quality paint finishes, meeting shop deadlines, and maintaining workplace safety standards.
An Auto Body Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and cleaning surfaces. They ensure a smooth and even base for the paint application by removing imperfections, rust, and old paint. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of automotive coatings, and the ability to work with various tools and materials. Preppers often collaborate with painters and technicians in body shops to maintain high-quality finishes. Proper preparation is crucial for achieving a professional and long-lasting paint job.
As an Auto Body Paint Prepper, your day typically involves inspecting vehicles for imperfections, sanding and masking surfaces, cleaning panels to remove dust and contaminants, and ensuring all surfaces are ready for painting. You will often collaborate closely with paint technicians and body repair teams to coordinate work and ensure a smooth workflow. Attention to safety and detail is important, as you'll be working with specialized equipment in a shop environment. Over time, consistent performance can lead to opportunities for advancement to paint technician roles or other positions in auto body repair. The role requires a balance of technical skill, teamwork, and an eye for quality that directly impacts customer satisfaction.
$20 - $30/hr
Full-time
Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 14 days ago
We're Hiring: Auto Body Paint Prepper/helper
We're looking for a motivated Auto Body Paint Prepper to help deliver high-quality repairs.
Responsibilities include:
• Prepping new OEM replacement panels
• Prepping blend panels for paint
• Sanding, masking, and final paint preparation
• Maintaining a clean, organized work area
must have min 1 year minimum experience
What We Offer:
✅ Fully climate-controlled shop (Heat & A/C)
✅ Health insurance
✅ 401(k) retirement plan
✅ Paid holidays
✅ Paid vacation
clean shop following all oem procedures all factory oem parts no insurance drps 95% collision repair insurance work normal work pace environment
all shops are ac cooled
