Fix Auto Surrey is looking for an experienced Auto Body & Paint Prepper to join our busy collision repair facility.

This is a prep position, not an Auto Body Technician position. We are specifically looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in automotive body and paint preparation who can independently prepare vehicles and body panels for refinishing.

Pay: Based on experience

Responsibilities

- Prepare vehicles and body panels for automotive refinishing and painting
- Sand repaired panels and surfaces using appropriate techniques and equipment
- Feather-edge repaired and damaged areas
- Prepare body filler and repaired areas for primer and paint
- Apply and sand primer as required
- Perform masking and proper vehicle preparation before painting
- Scuff and prepare blend panels
- Identify and correct minor surface imperfections before refinishing
- Prepare bumpers, plastic components, metal panels, and other automotive surfaces for paint
- Clean and degrease surfaces before refinishing
- Assist with minor disassembly and reassembly related to paint preparation when required
- Ensure vehicles are properly prepared and ready for the painter
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized prep area
- Clean and properly maintain tools and equipment
- Follow all shop safety procedures and company standards
- Work efficiently with painters, body technicians, and production staff to meet repair deadlines

Requirements




- Minimum 3 years of professional Auto Body/Paint Prep experience is required
- Must have hands-on experience preparing vehicles for automotive painting
- Strong sanding, masking, priming, feather-edging, and surface-preparation skills
- Experience preparing both repaired and replacement panels
- Ability to recognize surface imperfections before paint
- Knowledge of automotive refinishing preparation procedures
- Valid driver’s licence is required
- Must be reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work independently
- Must maintain a clean and organized work area
- Must be able to work efficiently in a quick-paced collision repair environment
- Must have strong attention to detail and quality
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, lift, and perform physical work throughout the workday

Schedule & Availability
- Full-time, permanent position
- Regular schedule: Monday to Friday
- Must be available for overtime when required
- Must be available to work Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays when required based on business needs
- Overtime and applicable wages will be paid in accordance with BC Employment Standards

Important This position is for an experienced Auto Body/Paint Prepper.

Applicants must have at least 3 years of relevant professional prep experience.

Only applicants who meet the minimum 3-year experience requirement will be considered.

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Auto Body & Paint Prepper – Minimum 3 Years Experience (Surrey)
🏢 Fix Auto
📍 Surrey