job title:Auto Body Prepper / Paint Tech Assistant
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Pacific Coast Auto Collision & Detail Center
Location: Downtown San Diego Metro – 2719 Market Street, San Diego, CA 92102
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Immediate Hiring Opportunity
***About the Position
Pacific Coast Auto Collision & Detail Center is looking for an experienced Auto Body Prepper / Assistant Technician to join our team.
We are not a traditional high-production body shop. Our facility provides a variety of automotive services, including collision and paint repair, bumper repair, cosmetic refinishing, detailing, paint correction, and related automotive reconditioning services.
The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare vehicles and vehicle components for the painter. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working independently, following instructions, maintaining an organized work area, and completing prep work correctly the first time.
***Primary Responsibilities
Prepare vehicles and individual panels for automotive refinishing
Sand body filler, primer, existing paint, and repaired surfaces
Perform proper surface preparation prior to primer and paint
Apply and sand primer as required
Mask vehicles, panels, trim, glass, and surrounding areas prior to painting
Assist with minor vehicle disassembly and reassembly
Remove and reinstall items such as bumpers, lights, moldings, handles, trim, and related components when necessary
Inspect prepared surfaces for scratches, pinholes, imperfections, and other defects before vehicles are sent to paint
Assist the painter and collision technician as needed
Perform final quality-control checks on prep work
Properly use and maintain shop tools and equipment
Follow all shop safety procedures
Maintain a clean and organized work area throughout the day
***Qualifications
2+ years of recent auto body preparation or collision repair experience preferred
Experience with automotive sanding, feather-edging, priming, masking, and paint preparation
Working knowledge of proper grit progression and surface preparation techniques
Ability to perform basic automotive disassembly and reassembly
Ability to identify surface imperfections before the vehicle reaches the paint stage
Must be dependable and able to arrive on time
Must be able to follow instructions and work independently
Comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive environment
Must be able to communicate effectively in English as needed for job duties and workplace safety
Professional automotive work references required
***Tools & Equipment
We provide the primary tools and equipment necessary to perform the job.
We are looking for someone who knows how to properly use and care for professional automotive refinishing and preparation equipment.
***Work Schedule
Monday–Friday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
This is an in-person position at our San Diego facility.
***APPLY IN PERSON
Pacific Coast Auto Collision & Detail Center
2719 Market Street
San Diego, CA 92102
Professional work references are required.
Immediate hiring opportunity.
www.pacificcoastautodetailing.com
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