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Weekend Auto Body Paint Prepper Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Paint Specialist

Smithfield, NC · On-site

$15.25 - $17.25/hr

Automotive paint and body knowledge or experience Technical schooling Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired) O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability.

Detailer

Durham, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Applies touch-up paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicle. * Maintains CSI at or above Company ... Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: Must be able ...

Detailer

Durham, NC · On-site

$14.25 - $17/hr

Applies touch-up paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicle. * Maintains CSI at or above Company ... Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Physical Demands: Must be able ...

Weekends Required) MUST HAVE A VALID/ACTIVE DRIVER'S LICENSE MUST HAVE OWN RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION ... Perform clay bar, polishing, paint protection, and light paint correction * Operate equipment such ...

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

As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend auto body paint prepper in Raleigh, NC is $17.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $18.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectWeekend Auto Body Paint PrepperWeekend Auto Body Painter
Primary RolePrepares vehicle surfaces for painting, including sanding, masking, and primingApplies paint and finishes to vehicles after prep work
Required SkillsSurface preparation, masking, sanding, attention to detailPainting techniques, color matching, finishing skills
CertificationsAuto body prep certifications, OSHA safety trainingAuto body painting certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentAuto repair shops, collision centers, garagesAuto repair shops, collision centers, garages

Both roles are essential in auto body repair, with the prepper focusing on surface preparation and the painter applying the final paint. While their skills overlap, the prepper prepares the vehicle for painting, and the painter completes the finishing touches. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right role or training path in the auto body industry.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Auto Body Paint Prepper job openings in Raleigh, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, and 26% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,240 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Experienced Auto Body Collision Technician

Rick Hendrick Chevrolet

Cary, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago


Job description

Hendrick Collision Center (Cary)Location: 121 Team Hendrick Way, Cary, North Carolina 27511


Summary: Responsible for identifying and performing necessary body repair work in accordance with factory and Collision Center specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Examines body damage on customer vehicles
  • Identifies necessary body repair work
  • Estimates cost of body work
  • Requests necessary parts
  • Performs body repairs including removing damaged body parts and replacing with fixed or new parts
  • Documents repairs performed
  • Performs body repairs efficiently and according to Collision Center and insurance company guidelines
  • Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
  • Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
  • Participates in required training
  • Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
  • Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
  • Demonstrates the Company's Core Values
  • Complies with Company policies and procedures
  • Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o GED

High School Diploma

o Associate Degree

o Bachelor Degree

o Master Degree

o Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

o Accounting

Automotive

o Business

o Human Resources

o Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

o up to 3 years

o 3-5 years

5+ years

Education/Experience:

Demonstrable knowledge of body repair methods. Collision Center repair training or commensurate experience. Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform Collision Center repair functions.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Driver's License

o Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills:

Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system. Ability to learn parts department computer inventory and ordering system.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must pass OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed primarily in the Collision Center. Work includes movement of vehicle body parts, working in various physical positions, and the safe operation of power tools and test equipment. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, paint-dust, and other collision center conditions. Frequently interacts with customers, Estimators, and Collision Center management.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick's tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

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Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.