Paint Prepper

Description

#1 Cochran, the largest and most-recognized automotive retailer in Southwestern Pennsylvania, is actively seeking an experienced Paint Prepper at our Castle Shannon Body Shop!

As a member of our team, you will join an award-winning workplace where people and innovation thrive. We are obsessive about learning and development at every mile marker of your career. We are one team bound by one set of values, with one overarching vision: to move our customers, our team members, and our communities in the most moving ways possible.

If you ready to make your move, steer your career here and join our talented team of thinkers, doers, dreamers, and disrupters!

• Full complement of health insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off immediately (12, 16, 20 days annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Company match
• Paid Volunteer/Service Day
• Highly competitive pay plan

• Wash, clean, and degrease vehicles prior to sanding and painting
• Sand vehicle surfaces using hand and power tools to create proper adhesion
• Mask and tape areas not to be painted (windows, trim, lights, etc.)
• Mix primers and apply primer or sealer as directed
• Perform minor body filler work and spot repairs when needed
• Inspect surfaces for defects and correct imperfections before paint
• Move vehicles safely in and out of the paint booth
• Maintain a clean and organized prep and paint area
• Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE
• Assist painters as needed during the painting process

• Previous experience in an auto body or paint prep role preferred
• Knowledge of sanding techniques, masking, and surface preparation
• Ability to use hand tools, power sanders, and spray equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Physical ability to stand, bend, and lift for extended periods

We welcome all replies in strict confidence. Qualified and interested candidates please email your resume or work history to our attention. All responses kept in strict confidence. EOE.

#1 Cochran is the leading automotive retailer in the tri-state area. Yet one of our greatest assets is not our size or our multi-million-dollar inventory. Our greatest asset and driving force behind our success is our 1900 plus team members. We have been recognized as one of Pittsburgh’s Top Workplaces for 14 years running. COME JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!