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Join the Hunter Truck Family – Now Hiring a Body Shop Paint Prepper!
📍 Location: Butler, PA
💼 Position Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Drive Your Career Forward with Hunter Truck
Looking for a career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, and great service? Since 1938, Hunter Truck has been a trusted, family-owned Peterbilt dealer providing top-tier trucking solutions across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, and New York. Now, we’re growing—and want YOU on our team!
We’re searching for a dependable and detail-oriented Paint Prepper to join our Butler Body Shop. If you take pride in your work, value precision, and enjoy being part of a skilled team, this is the opportunity for you!
At a Glance
🕒 Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
📍 Address: 174 Oneida Valley Road, Butler, PA 16001
What You’ll Do
As a Paint Prepper, you’ll play a key role in preparing vehicles for paint and ensuring high-quality finishes. You will:
- Prep trucks for paint and unmask when painted
- Operate and use all body shop equipment properly and safely
- Remove rust, grease, and dirt from work surfaces
- Mask and protect parts that are not to be painted or coated
- Assist Paint Technicians by sanding, masking, priming parts, and communicating progress
- Inspect painted units for quality, identifying any imperfections
- Apply paper and masking tape to protect non-painted surfaces
- Maintain clean and organized paint areas, prep stations, and storage rooms
- Help with reassembly—installing trim, moldings, and detail pieces
- Keep tools and equipment in proper working condition
- Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Comply with all safety and environmental regulations related to paint and hazardous materials
- Support team members and maintain strong communication within the body shop
- Adhere to and promote all Hunter Truck safety policies and the company’s culture of a safe work environment
What We’re Looking For
- Entry-level to 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Licenses & Certifications:
- Valid Driver’s License (must meet company insurability standards)
- Certifications preferred: Detailing, Electronics for Collision Repair, Workplace Hazardous Materials
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Must regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs and occasionally over 100 lbs
Why Join Hunter Truck?
✅ Competitive Pay + Incentives
✅ Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
✅ 401(k) with Company Match
✅ Paid Training & Career Growth Opportunities
✅ Stable, Family-Owned Company Since 1938
✅ Team-Oriented Culture
Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.
