Body Shop Paint Prepper

Job Description

Job Description

Bergey’s Inc. is a family-owned business that has been servicing our customers’ needs since 1924. Currently our company has over 50 locations and more than 1,800 team members. Today our family of automobile, truck and tire companies stretch throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, & New Jersey. Visit us at to learn more about our company.

We strive to provide an environment for our associates and customers that is welcoming, transparent, and forward thinking. Our employees are our greatest asset. We promote and develop individual strengths, as well as grow our employees personally and professionally. Together we can make a difference.

Benefits :

We offer a generous benefit package including:

• Vacation and PTO time
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with profit sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Employee Assistant Program
• FSA and HSA Plans
• Life Insurance
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Paid Training
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount

Location: Bergey's Collision Center, Souderton, PA

Shift: Full Time

Essential Duties:

• Examining vehicles to identify repairs needed
• Commercial truck (heavy and medium duty) collision and body repair
• Fiberglass and plastic repair
• Prepares the surfaces that need to be painted on automotive such as heavy duty trucks, medium duty trucks and passenger cars.
• Mix and apply primer coats after body repairs
• Ability to climb and work from ladders for paint sanding and spraying.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Knowledge of paint mixing according to specifications. And computer scale
• Selects and mixes as per paint samples to produce desired color for matching.
• Inspects own work performed for quality of workmanship,
• Keeps work area clean.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Upholds company standards of quality and safety
• 5 years of shop experience
• Experience using solvent-based Polyurethane and water base paints
• Solid Problem Solving Abilities
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and crouch
• Ability to work and communicate with the team
• Must be dependable
• Willingness to learn
• Successful completion of pre-employment background checks and drug screening

Bergey's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.