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Auto Body Prepper Painter Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

The Boyd Group

Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)

Winchester, VA · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. We offer ... Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result A Career with Us Offers * Competitive ...

Carvana

Auto Body Repair Technician

Chesterfield, VA · On-site

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and ... Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless ...

Carvana

Auto Body Repair Technician

Chesterfield, VA · On-site

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and ... Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless ...

Carvana

Auto Body Repair Technician

Chesterfield, VA

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and ... Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless ...

Carvana

Experienced Auto Body Technician

Richmond, VA · On-site

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and ... Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless ...

Carvana

Auto Body Repair Technician

Chesterfield, VA

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and ... Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless ...

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What is the difference between Auto Body Prepper Painter vs Auto Body Painter?

AspectAuto Body Prepper PainterAuto Body Painter
CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job training, possibly certifications in auto body repairHigh school diploma, specialized training or certifications in auto painting
Work EnvironmentAuto repair shops, collision centers, body shopsAuto repair shops, collision centers, body shops
Primary ResponsibilitiesPrepping surfaces, sanding, masking, priming, and painting vehiclesApplying paint, finishing coats, color matching, and detailing

Auto Body Prepper Painters focus on preparing vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming, while Auto Body Painters specialize in applying paint and finishing touches. Both roles often work together in collision repair shops and require similar certifications, but their core tasks differ in the preparation versus painting process.

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Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)

Gerber Collision & Glass

Winchester, VA

$18 - $22/hr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Gerber Collision & Glass rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 116 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

179th of 363 rated vehicle maintenance

Job description

VA Winchester - 160018

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description:

*** Industry Leading Compensation, Benefits & Training ***

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team.  We offer opportunities to maximize your earning potential with competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for energetic individuals to join our company, who have the ability to:

  • Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.  

  • Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats 

  • Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.

  • Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result
     

A Career with Us Offers

  • Competitive Pay and Benefits Program

  • Career Growth Opportunities for advancement

  • On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs, 

  • Professional Development Opportunities.

  • A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadership

The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition.  The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.

Our Commitment to Our Employees
We believe our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to find people who possess the ideal characteristics, ability, experience, and character. 

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL... APPLY TODAY!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details:

$18.00+$22.00 per hour depending on experience

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