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GEICO

Auto Damage Trainee

Fairfax, VA · On-site +1

$64K/yr

... Auto Damage Trainee program. Help our customers when they need us most after an accident and help ... Partner with other adjusters and supervisors to work with body shops, rental partners, and parts ...

Geico

Auto Damage Trainee

Leesburg, VA · On-site

$32.05/hr

... Auto Damage Trainee program. Help our customers when they need us most after an accident and help ... Partner with other adjusters and supervisors to work with body shops, rental partners, and parts ...

Geico

Auto Damage Trainee

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$32.05/hr

... Auto Damage Trainee program. Help our customers when they need us most after an accident and help ... Partner with other adjusters and supervisors to work with body shops, rental partners, and parts ...

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

AspectTrainee Auto Body PrepperAuto Body Painter
CertificationsBasic training, on-the-job learningAdditional spray painting certifications often required
Work EnvironmentAuto repair shops, collision centersPaint booths, collision centers
Job FocusSurface preparation, sanding, maskingApplying paint, finishing coats
Experience LevelEntry-level, traineeIntermediate to experienced

The main difference is that a Trainee Auto Body Prepper focuses on preparing vehicle surfaces through sanding and masking, while an Auto Body Painter specializes in applying paint and finishing coats. The prepper role is entry-level and involves learning surface preparation techniques, whereas the painter role requires more specialized skills in painting and finishing vehicles.

What are the most commonly searched types of Auto Body Prepper jobs in Virginia? The most popular types of Auto Body Prepper jobs in Virginia are:
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Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)

Paint Prepper (Flat Rate)

The Boyd Group

Tappahannock, VA • On-site

$15/hr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

VA Tappahannock - 160021

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.

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:

$15.00 per hour flat rate

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