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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level
Job summary
Prepare truck bodies and components for painting by sanding, performing minor bodywork, applying fillers, masking, caulking, and undercoating. Maintain a safe, organized work area, operate and care for tools and equipment, follow safety and hazardous-material procedures, and support production deadlines and team operations.
Job details
Job Summary Daily work hours: 7:00 am– 3:30 pm The Autobody Prepper prepares truck bodies and components for painting by completing surface preparation, masking, caulking, and undercoating. This role ensures surfaces are clean, properly finished, and ready for paint application, supporting a durable, high-quality finish. Working closely with the paint and production teams, the Autobody Prepper follows work instructions, meets production deadlines, and maintains a safe and organized work area. Duties And Responsibilities Prepare vehicles for painting, including sanding, minor bodywork, applying fillers, and masking surfaces as required. Accurately mask and protect vehicle areas using tape, paper, and plastic to prevent overspray. Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform routine shop housekeeping. Report any issues that may impact quality or timelines to management. Safely operate and maintain tools and equipment in good working condition. Follow all safety procedures and consistently wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators. Comply with all applicable regulations related to paints, solvents, and hazardous materials. Support team operations and assist with additional tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications High School Diploma Apprenticeship an asset 1-3+ years of related employment experience is a bonus, but not required. Experience in autobody prepping Competencies & Skills Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment Demonstrate willingness to work with others to achieve common goals Strong attention to detail WORKING CONDITIONS Fast-paced environment. Multi-temperature environment. Safety sensitive. Salary And Benefits Competitive wage Benefits after a 3-month probationary period (dental, vision, extended health, life insurance) On-site parking RRSP matching Disability insurance Gainshare (quarterly bonus program)
What you’ll do
Prepare truck bodies and components for painting by sanding, performing minor bodywork, applying fillers, masking, caulking, and undercoating. Maintain a safe, organized work area, operate and care for tools and equipment, follow safety and hazardous-material procedures, and support production deadlines and team operations.
Requirements
A high school diploma is required, and an apprenticeship is an asset. Autobody preparation experience is relevant; 1–3 or more years of related employment experience is a bonus but not required, along with attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Extended Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- On-Site Parking
- RRSP Matching
- Disability Insurance
- Quarterly Gainshare Bonus
Listed skills
- Occupational safety · Preferred
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Teamwork · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- Autobody Preparation
- Sanding
- Minor Bodywork
- Applying Fillers
- Masking
- Surface Preparation
- Caulking
- Undercoating
- Paint Preparation
- Tool and Equipment Operation
- Workplace Safety
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hazardous Materials Compliance
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork
- Shop Housekeeping
Job areas
- Trades
- Manufacturing
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