Paint Prepper

Crash Champions

Paint Prepper preparing and finishing vehicle surfaces for Crash Champions’ collision-repair centers. Supporting painters, maintaining equipment, and keeping repair vehicles on schedule.

Posted 8/11/2026full-timeTopeka • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40,000 - $82,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in vehicle paint preparation and application processes, including surface cleaning, body filling, and finishing techniques. Proficient in using various tools and equipment to ensure high-quality paintwork and timely project delivery.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Vehicle Paint Process ExperienceI-CAR CertificationSurface Preparation TechniquesBody Filling and SmoothingCollaboration with Paint Team

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Surface CleaningBody FillingPaint ApplicationBuffing and WaxingDisassembly and Reassembly of Equipment

Soft Skills

Ability to Follow DirectionsTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

AbrasivesSolventsSprayersPower EquipmentSandblasters

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Certification

Industry Keywords

Vehicle Paint PreparationPaint BlendingScheduled DeliveryBackground Check Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Rust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters
Assist the painter with pre-paint blending needs
Work with the paint team to keep vehicles on track for scheduled delivery times
Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces for painting
Buff and wax finished paintwork
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in vehicle paint process
I-CAR certifications preferred
Ability to receive directions and work well with others
Must be able to pass a thorough background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays
Flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week