Automotive Paint Prepper
$22.00–$28.00 per production hour
Employer RRSP contribution of $1 for every eligible production hour
Flexible hours available
Job Description
OFFERING FLEXIBLE HOURS — Work to live, not live to work!
Position Overview
Tired of feeling underpaid and underappreciated? Is your current work environment not aligning with your values? Make the switch today!
Parkers Bodyshop is seeking an experienced Automotive Paint Prepper to join our growing team. We are a well-established, family-owned dealership and ICBC-accredited collision repair facility located in Penticton, BC.
We offer competitive compensation of $22.00–$28.00 per production hour, based on experience, qualifications, demonstrated ability, efficiency, and quality of work.
In addition to your production wages, Parkers contributes $1 to your RRSP for every eligible production hour you flag. The more you produce, the more the company contributes toward your retirement.
At Parkers, we believe in fostering a positive work culture that values your expertise, hard work, and dedication. We also offer medical, dental, and optical insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, flexible scheduling options, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.
The successful candidate will work closely with our autobody painter and repair technicians to prepare vehicles and panels for refinishing. We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of proper preparation, and can consistently produce clean, high-quality results.
If you are looking for a bodyshop where your skills will be recognized, your production will be rewarded, and your work will be appreciated, Parkers Bodyshop could be the right fit for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles and individual panels for automotive refinishing
- Sand, feather-edge, scuff, and clean repaired and replacement panels
- Apply and sand primers, sealers, and other refinishing materials
- Block repaired areas to ensure surfaces are straight and properly prepared
- Mask vehicles, panels, openings, trim, and adjacent areas before refinishing
- Identify surface imperfections, pinholes, scratches, and preparation concerns
- Clean and degrease panels to prevent contamination
- Prepare blend panels and adjacent surfaces for refinishing
- Assist with removing and reinstalling minor trim and components when required
- Assist the painter with vehicle staging, booth preparation, and workflow
- Inspect prepared surfaces before vehicles enter the paint booth
- Perform denibbing, polishing, and minor paint correction when required
- Follow paint manufacturer procedures and industry best practices
- Accurately document completed work and flag eligible production hours
- Follow all workplace safety, environmental, and bodyshop procedures
- Maintain a clean and organized preparation area
- Properly clean and maintain tools, sanding equipment, and preparation materials
- Work efficiently while maintaining high-quality repair standards
Qualifications
- Previous automotive paint preparation or collision repair experience is preferred
- Knowledge of sanding, masking, priming, blocking, and surface preparation procedures
- Understanding of automotive refinishing materials and processes
- Ability to identify surface defects and preparation concerns
- Ability to work efficiently in a production-based environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Motivated, organized, and self-disciplined
- Able to follow repair procedures and bodyshop processes precisely
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Punctual, reliable, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced collision repair environment
- Able to perform physical duties, including standing, bending, lifting, and repetitive sanding
- Must possess a valid driver’s licence
- Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician certification is an asset but not required
- Experience working in an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility is an asset
What We Offer
- $22.00–$28.00 per production hour
- Compensation based on experience, qualifications, productivity, and quality
- Employer RRSP contribution of $1 for every eligible production hour flagged
- Flexible scheduling options
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical insurance
- Paid holidays and paid vacation
- Full-time, permanent employment
- Consistent work in an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility
- A clean, professional, and well-equipped working environment
- Family-oriented and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunities for continued training and professional development
- Opportunity to grow into a full Automotive Refinishing Technician position
- The opportunity to work on a wide variety of vehicles and repair types
Actual earnings will depend on experience, individual production, eligible hours flagged, quality of work, and overall performance. The employer RRSP contribution is calculated at $1 per eligible production hour flagged.
About Us
Parkers Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Fiat is a well-established, family-owned and operated dealership located in the beautiful city of Penticton, BC.
Parkers Bodyshop is an ICBC-accredited collision repair facility committed to providing high-quality repairs and excellent customer service. Our team works on a wide range of vehicles, from everyday family vehicles to luxury and performance models.
We take pride in the quality of our work and the reputation we have built within the community. We value our employees and are committed to providing a workplace where skilled professionals can feel appreciated, supported, and rewarded for their productivity.
If you are an experienced Automotive Paint Prepper looking for a rewarding career with a respected local dealership and bodyshop, we would like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00–$28.00 per production hour
Additional Pay and Compensation
- Employer RRSP contribution of $1 per eligible production hour
- Overtime pay
Benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Schedule
- 8-hour shift
- 10-hour shift
- Flexible scheduling
Licence/Certification
- Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician certification preferred
- Valid driver’s licence required
Work Location: In person
Pay: $24.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
