Job description
Automotive Prepper/Sander
The Prepper/Sander is a critical position in our production shop environment to keep the production paint line continuously moving vehicle units through the paint booth, balancing time efficiency and quality.
Core Competencies:
· Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions
· Able to multitask and be detail-oriented
· Team-oriented
· Results driven
· Possess good decision making ability and sound judgement
· Commitment to continued learning
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Sand vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Ten Step Procedures
· Keep the Masker supplied with a sufficient volume of properly sanded vehicles at all times, and
perform the work within the established time frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in
accordance with Maaco’s 8-4-2 Production Operating Model).
· Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner.
· Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
· Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials.
· Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner.
· Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon
intake coming into their department for Quality Standards.
· Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner.
· Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing.
· Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the
completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving.
· Clean and wipe down vehicles
· Maintains a clean and organized work area
· Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
· Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray.
· Must be able to efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
· Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle
· Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters
· Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for
painting
· Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery
date
· Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures
requirements
· Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts. All while maintaining an
acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
· Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking &
cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.
· Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to
storage
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Ability to Commute:
- Sterling, VA 20166 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Sterling, VA 20166: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
