Job description

ADESA is looking for Preppers to join our Body Shop Team! This team plays a crucial role in our vehicle reconditioning and sale ready process. Whether you’re intermediate, or consider yourself an expert, we want to talk with you if: you’re motivated by staying busy, take pride in your work, enjoy working in a team environment, and want to contribute your way to upward mobility and growth.

The Auto Body Prepper is tasked with quality preparation for all assigned vehicles prior to the paint, reassembly, and final finish stages.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Prepper I (entry to intermediate level)

• Reviews estimates and understands the scope of repair
• Tapes surface areas and parts with precision to minimize tapelines and overspray
• Applies masking paper as necessary
• Parts removal and reassembly as required
• Performs final surface cleaning and preparation for proper adhesion

Prepper II (expert level)

• Reviews estimates and understands the scope of repair
• Inspects body repairs to ensure standards are met
• Tapes surface areas and parts with precision to minimize tapelines and overspray
• Applies masking paper as necessary
• Parts removal and reassembly as required
• Performs final surface cleaning and preparation for proper adhesion
• May block and sand repair areas as needed
• Prime, edge, and jam replacement parts as requested
• Learns to mix paint as needed

See us in action: https://vimeo.com/652202630/3ae8c047b6

Qualifications:

• Experience in an automotive body shop preferred.
• iCAR certifications preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Must have the ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Generous PTO (paid time off).
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, reimbursement programs, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization.

ABOUT US

ADESA currently operates 56 locations throughout the US. Our Vehicle Service & Logistics Centers, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many locations serve as market hub distribution sites. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us!

Legal:

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and motor vehicle record check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wood Village, OR 97060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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