Senior Paint Prep

The Shyft Group
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, Carson
Jun 11, 2025
Senior Paint Prep \| Royal Truck Body \| Carson, CA Regular Employee \| Hourly Non-Exempt \| $22.50 - 24.00 What you'll do: Detect defects on uncoated metal surfaces such as dents, poor weld alignment, deep scratches and material defects Use Bondo or other metal fillers to repair any defect prior to the primer operation Mask areas of the body that does not get painted usually for repairs after the paint process Seal seems using chalking between the primer process and the top-coat process Complete final inspection of the body before it goes into the paint booth to determine that the body is defect freeLocate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting Prepare vehicle surfaces for minor damage repairs including plastic or liquid filler, caulking and preparing surface to be paint ready Apply paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces, such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts while surrounding areas are spray-painted Tapes the truck bodies up using tape, paper and plastic bags to prevent overspray and ensure that paint does not go on areas that do not require paint Smooth unmasked surfaces with sandpaper removing gloss from previous coats of paint Sand rough spots and imperfections including but not limited to orange peel, fish eyes, dirt, etc. After truck body is painted, remove masking tape, and clean vehicle Move body or vehicle to designated area for buffing as required High attention to detail to ensure that job is completed on time and done right the first What you need to be successful: Education: Minimum High School Diploma, or GED preferred Prior Experience: 3+ years of experience as paint help required Preferred: Attention to detail, body shop and/or vehicle prepping experience preferred Why The Shyft Group? Our people are our greatest asset, and your success is our success! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally. Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference! Who we are: The Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicles, including last-mile delivery vans, work trucks, and motorhome chassis. Our 10 brands- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, Builtmore, and Independent Truck Upfitters- are powered by 3,000+ team members across the U.S. and Canada. Backed by 50 years of innovation and a supportive, entrepreneurial culture, we're leading the way in electrification and proudly ranked among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.