Clark, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Quick apply
Clark, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Clark, NJ · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Clark, NJ · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Clark, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Clark, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Are you a detail-oriented Paint Prepper in the Auto Body industry looking to join an established, high-volume shop with a strong reputation? If you take pride in your work, have a sharp eye for ...
Be Seen First
Bellmore, NY · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
PTO
Experienced Auto Body Painter, Prepper & Polisher We are looking for experienced auto body ... Formulate paint * Create spray-out cards * Apply materials with minimal debris and defects Prepper ...
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Urgent
Be Seen First
Bellmore, NY · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
PTO
Experienced Auto Body Painter, Prepper & Polisher We are looking for experienced auto body ... Formulate paint * Create spray-out cards * Apply materials with minimal debris and defects Prepper ...
Urgent
Be Seen First
Bellmore, NY · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
PTO
Experienced Auto Body Painter, Prepper & Polisher We are looking for experienced auto body ... Formulate paint * Create spray-out cards * Apply materials with minimal debris and defects Prepper ...
Quick apply
Urgent
Be Seen First
Bellmore, NY · On-site
$17 - $40/hr
PTO
Experienced Auto Body Painter, Prepper & Polisher We are looking for experienced auto body ... Formulate paint * Create spray-out cards * Apply materials with minimal debris and defects Prepper ...
Urgent
South Orange, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Are you a highly motivated and reliable Paint Prepper? Are you looking for a collision repair ... HS Diploma or GED, Auto Body Vo-Tech certification strongly preferred * Ability to effectively ...
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South Orange, NJ · On-site
$20 - $25/hr
Are you a highly motivated and reliable Paint Prepper? Are you looking for a collision repair ... HS Diploma or GED, Auto Body Vo-Tech certification strongly preferred * Ability to effectively ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Job Title: Paint Prepper Department: Paint Department Reports To: Paint Manager / Lead Painter ... Work closely with painters, body technicians, and production management to meet cycle time goals ...
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Job Title: Paint Prepper Department: Paint Department Reports To: Paint Manager / Lead Painter ... Work closely with painters, body technicians, and production management to meet cycle time goals ...
Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
Medical
Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...
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Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
Medical
Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...
Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
Medical
Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...
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Bloomfield, NJ · On-site
Medical
Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...
High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent work experience. * 2 years Prepper experience body shop experience. * Basic knowledge of paint surface preparation. * The knowledge to mix and use paint and ...
High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent work experience. * 2 years Prepper experience body shop experience. * Basic knowledge of paint surface preparation. * The knowledge to mix and use paint and ...
Hollis, NY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. * Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and ...
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Hollis, NY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. * Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and ...
High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent work experience. * 2 years Prepper experience body shop experience. * Basic knowledge of paint surface preparation. * The knowledge to mix and use paint and ...
High School Diploma (GED) or equivalent work experience. * 2 years Prepper experience body shop experience. * Basic knowledge of paint surface preparation. * The knowledge to mix and use paint and ...
Hollis, NY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. * Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and ...
Quick apply
Hollis, NY · On-site
$19 - $23/hr
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint. * Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and ...
Nanuet, NY · On-site +1
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
Nanuet, NY · On-site +1
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
Quick apply
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
Auto Body Paint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move? What if your next job felt more like running your own business? Join our growing team as a Paint ...
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
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Medical
Retirement
PTO
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... Auto BodyPaint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move. What if your next job felt more like running your own business. Join our growing team as a Paint ...
$50K - $150K/yr
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
PTO
... Auto BodyPaint Technician - Experienced Do you enjoy working with customers and being on the move. What if your next job felt more like running your own business. Join our growing team as a Paint ...
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
Quick apply
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
Manville, NJ · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
Manville, NJ · On-site
Medical
Retirement
PTO
Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork ... Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and ...
$11.31 - $12.67
1% of jobs
$12.67 - $14.03
1% of jobs
$14.03 - $15.40
4% of jobs
$15.40 - $16.76
12% of jobs
$17.44 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$16.76 - $18.12
14% of jobs
The median wage is $19.41 / hr.
$18.12 - $19.49
19% of jobs
$19.49 - $20.85
20% of jobs
$21.28 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$20.85 - $22.21
12% of jobs
$22.21 - $23.57
9% of jobs
$23.57 - $24.94
5% of jobs
$24.94 - $26.30
3% of jobs
$11
$19
$26
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.
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.
The most popular types of Auto Body Paint Prepper jobs in New York are:
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$20 - $25/hr
Full-time
Medical, Retirement, PTO
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