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Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our auto body and repair team. In this role, you will prepare vehicles and parts for the refinishing process by cleaning, sanding ...
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Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our auto body and repair team. In this role, you will prepare vehicles and parts for the refinishing process by cleaning, sanding ...
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Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our auto body and repair team. In this role, you will prepare vehicles and parts for the refinishing process by cleaning, sanding ...
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Elmhurst, IL · On-site
$22 - $27/hr
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our auto body and repair team. In this role, you will prepare vehicles and parts for the refinishing process by cleaning, sanding ...
Riverdale, IL · 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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Riverdale, IL · 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
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 ...
Riverdale, IL · 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 ...
Quick apply
Riverdale, IL · 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
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 ...
Crete, IL · 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 ...
Crete, IL · 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 ...
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
New
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
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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
Chicago, IL · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
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 ...
Quick apply
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 ...
Riverdale, IL · 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 ...
Quick apply
Riverdale, IL · 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
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 ...
Crete, IL · 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 ...
Crete, IL · 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 ...
$18 - $24/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 ...
$18 - $24/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 ...
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$18 - $24/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 ...
Des Plaines, IL · On-site
$18 - $24/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 ...
$12.88 - $16.21
4% of jobs
$16.21 - $19.54
14% of jobs
$20.65 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$19.54 - $22.87
22% of jobs
The median wage is $24.72 / hr.
$22.87 - $26.20
19% of jobs
$26.20 - $29.54
11% of jobs
$31.39 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$29.54 - $32.87
9% of jobs
$32.87 - $36.20
6% of jobs
$36.20 - $39.53
5% of jobs
$39.53 - $42.86
4% of jobs
$42.86 - $46.20
3% of jobs
$46.20 - $49.53
2% of jobs
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$28
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| Aspect | Hourly Auto Body Prepper | Auto Body Painter |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Basic collision repair, safety training | Paint application, safety training |
| Work Environment | Auto repair shops, collision centers | Auto repair shops, collision centers |
| Primary Responsibilities | Surface preparation, sanding, masking | Applying paint, finishing coats |
| Common Search Intent | Auto Body Prepper vs Auto Body Painter |
Hourly Auto Body Preppers focus on preparing vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding and masking, while Auto Body Painters specialize in applying paint and finishing coats. Both roles work closely in collision repair shops and require safety training, but their core tasks differ significantly, making them distinct yet complementary positions in auto body repair.
The most popular types of Auto Body Prepper jobs in Chicago, IL are:
$22 - $27/hr
Full-time
Medical, PTO
Posted 10 days ago
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our auto body and repair team. In this role, you will prepare vehicles and parts for the refinishing process by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers. Your craftsmanship directly impacts our final paint quality, safety standards, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications & Requirements
International Body Shop is a family-owned and operated full-service collision repair shop with over five decades of experience. We promise to provide outstanding customer service as well as the finest quality repair and body shop work in Elmhurst, IL, and the surrounding area.
Our goal has always been to provide the best service and we have been in business for over 40 years because we have been able to deliver on that promise.
