Collision Paint Prepper
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Birmingham, AL · On-site
$15 - $22/hr
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 ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
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Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
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Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
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Pelham, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
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Pelham, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Quick apply
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Quick apply
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Bessemer, AL · On-site
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Quick apply
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Quick apply
Apply Early
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Apply Early
Moody, AL · On-site
$14 - $20/hr
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 ...
Moody, AL · On-site
$14 - $20/hr
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 ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and ...
$11.33 - $14.26
4% of jobs
$14.26 - $17.19
14% of jobs
$18.17 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$17.19 - $20.12
22% of jobs
The median wage is $21.75 / hr.
$20.12 - $23.06
19% of jobs
$23.06 - $25.99
11% of jobs
$27.62 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$25.99 - $28.92
9% of jobs
$28.92 - $31.85
6% of jobs
$31.85 - $34.78
5% of jobs
$34.78 - $37.71
4% of jobs
$37.71 - $40.64
3% of jobs
$40.64 - $43.58
2% of jobs
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As an Auto Body Prepper, your daily tasks primarily involve inspecting vehicles for damage, sanding and cleaning surfaces, masking off areas, and preparing panels for paint application. You may also mix and apply primers, handle minor bodywork, and assist the paint technicians in maintaining a clean and organized work area. Attention to detail is crucial, as proper preparation directly impacts the quality of the finished paint job. The role often requires continuous collaboration with painters, estimators, and other body shop team members to ensure each vehicle meets both safety and cosmetic standards.
An Auto Body Prepper is responsible for preparing vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and cleaning surfaces. They ensure the bodywork is smooth and free of imperfections before paint application. Preppers work closely with painters and body technicians to maintain quality standards. Their role is essential in achieving a flawless finish and long-lasting paint job.
To thrive as an Auto Body Prepper, you need solid knowledge of surface preparation techniques, sanding, masking, and the use of auto body repair tools and materials. Familiarity with paint mixing systems, spray equipment, and adherence to safety protocols such as OSHA standards or I-CAR certification is often required. Attention to detail, time management, and strong teamwork skills help you excel in a fast-paced repair shop environment. These abilities ensure high-quality finishes, safe practices, and efficient collaboration with painters and technicians, leading to successful project outcomes.

$15 - $22/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 5 days ago
6.7
Based on 110 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
183rd of 335 rated vehicle maintenance
Company: Gerber Collision & Glass
Great Teams Don’t Happen by AccidentBuilt with Intent. Driven by YOU.
At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.
Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.
Our Commitment:
The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
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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Automotive, growth, advancement, collision repair, collision center, auto body, autobody, body shop, I-CAR, ICAR, dent repair, painter, paint tech, PPG, water, waterborn, waterborne, sikkens, paint prep, prepper, buff, polish, wheel, mask, tape
Titles: Body Shop Painter - Automotive Painter - Refinish Technician
Benefits That Drive Your Success
Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including:
Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
6 paid holidays annually
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Continuing Education Opportunities
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Voluntary Daily Pay option available
About Us
Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
AI Disclosure Statement:
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:
$15 - $22 / Hour Flat Rate
Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.
Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.
Supplemental Pay:
This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.
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Motor vehicle manufacturing
5,001 - 10,000 Employees
Elmhurst, IL, US
1937