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Quality Body Shop of Havelock is hiring an Auto Body Paint Prepper. This is a great entry-level opportunity with room to grow. Willing to train the right person who is ready to work and learn.

Duties include, but not limited to:

• Set up the vehicle in the booth
• Strip paint on minor parts as required
• Apply corrosion protection
• Cover vehicle, mask, and de-mask
• Sand, de-nib, prep parts to be painted
• Assist in hitting target dates
• Maintain spray booth, tools, and equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Painter

Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday from 7 am-5 pm and Fridays from 7 am-12 pm

Detailed description:

• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
• Follow supervisors' instructions on which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
• Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
• Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete.
• Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
• Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
• Remove small pits and dimples in body metal, using pick hammers and punches.
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
• Remove damaged panels, and identify the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
• Apply heat to plastic panels, using hot-air welding guns or immersion in hot water, and press the softened panels back into shape by hand.
• Clean work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.

Technology Skills

• Analytical or scientific software Paint mixing and matching software

Work Activities

Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles such as passenger vehicles.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Handling and Moving Objects Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities Performing p ysical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

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