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Full Time Auto Body Paint Prepper Jobs in Modesto, CA

GILLIG

Vehicle Painter - Auto Body Painter

Tracy, CA

$41.48/hr

Selects and mixes paint according to specifications * Blends color between adjacent parts in order ... Ability to work full-time * Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented production or ...

Price Cars MT LLC

Detail - Hourly - PI

Modesto, CA

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface. * Vacuum the interior of vehicles to remove ... Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials. * Uses proper eye, hand and body ...

Modesto Toyota

Detail - Hourly - PI

Modesto, CA · On-site

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface. * Vacuum the interior of vehicles to remove ... Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials. * Uses proper eye, hand and body ...

Price Cars MT LLC

Detail - Hourly - PI

Modesto, CA

$15.25 - $18.50/hr

Applies wax to auto body, and wipes or buffs surface. * Vacuum the interior of vehicles to remove ... Uses touch-up paint, dyes and other appropriate materials. * Uses proper eye, hand and body ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Auto Technician

Tracy, CA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire ...

Carvana

Entry-Level Auto Technician

Tracy, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Technician

Modesto, CA

$21 - $26/hr

Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Technician

Tracy, CA · On-site

$21 - $26/hr

Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Technician

Stockton, CA

$21 - $26/hr

Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Technician

Tracy, CA

$21 - $26/hr

Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake ...

Carvana

Brake and Tire Technician

Tracy, CA

$21 - $26/hr

Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles * Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake ...

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How much do full time auto body paint prepper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time auto body paint prepper in Modesto, CA is $18.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.73 and $20.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Auto Body Paint Prepper vs Auto Body Painter?

AspectFull Time Auto Body Paint PrepperAuto Body Painter
CertificationsMay require OSHA or industry-specific safety trainingRequires painting certifications or licenses in some states
Work EnvironmentPrepares vehicle surfaces in auto body shops, focusing on sanding and primingApplies paint and finishes to vehicle surfaces in auto body shops
Job ResponsibilitiesSurface preparation, sanding, priming, maskingPainting, color matching, finishing coats

While both roles work in auto body shops and require knowledge of vehicle surfaces, the Full Time Auto Body Paint Prepper focuses on preparing surfaces for painting, whereas the Auto Body Painter applies the paint and finishes. The prepper ensures surfaces are smooth and primed, setting the stage for the painter to achieve a high-quality finish.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Auto Body Paint Prepper job openings in Modesto, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $39,332 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Auto Body Technician

Stockton, CA

MAACO Auto Body Shop & Painting
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$19 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Auto Body Technician

Are you a highly motivated Auto Body Technician or have you been to Auto Body School looking for an immediate opportunity to join a dynamic Team?

Join our independently owned Auto Body and Paint Shop as an Auto Body Technician. We are looking for talented individuals who can mask cars for paint, surface prep, post paint detail, perform dent repair, collision repair, and vehicle component disassembly. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and have prior experience in auto body repair or have been to Auto Body school, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Prepare cars for the paint booth
  • Mask cars for paint
  • Post paint detail
  • Surface prep for paint
  • Dent repair and component replacement as needed
  • Perform all aspects of collision repair
  • Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components as necessary
  • Prepare cars for delivery

Qualifications

  • Must have prior experience in a shop or been to Auto Body school
  • Good communication skills
  • Dependable and goal-oriented

What we offer

  • Medical and dental plan
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays

Location: MAACO Auto Body 2477 Wigwam Dr, Stockton, CA 95205, USA

Apply now and become a part of our fun and enthusiastic team!

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