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Paint Prepper

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting
Mesquite, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 7/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting has multiple locations throughout the DFW area, and we are seeking individuals who are self-motivated with a passion for success to join our growing team to help fill our Paint Line Technician role's.

Automotive Stager/Masker

Core Competencies:

  • Ability to follow verbal and written work instructions
  • Able to muititask and be detail-oriented
  • Willingness to work overtime hours if needed
  • Team-oriented
  • Results driven
  • Possess good decision making ability and sound judgement
  • Commitment to continued learning

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Complete vehicles so that they are ready for the paint booth within the established time
frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in accordance with Maaco’s 8-4-2

  • Keep the painter supplied with at least two properly masked vehicles at all times.
  • Mask vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Procedures for detailing
  • Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner.
  • Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
  • Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials.
  • Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner.
  • Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon intake coming into their department for Quality Standards.
  • Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing.
  • Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving.
  • Clean and wipe down vehicles
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area
  • Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
  • Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray.
  • Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle
  • Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters.
  • Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for painting
  • Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery date
  • Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures requirements
  • Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts. All while maintaining an acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
  • Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking & cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.
  • Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to storage

Automotive Prepper/Sander

Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Sand vehicles in accordance with the MAACO Ten Step Procedures
  • Keep the Masker supplied with a sufficient volume of properly sanded vehicles at all times, and perform the work within the established time frame (average of one hour per vehicle, 8 per day in accordance with Maaco’s 8-4-2 Production Operating Model).
  • Using and maintaining all MAACO equipment in a safe and judicious manner.
  • Adhering to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
  • Adhering to all safety rules in dealing with hazardous materials.
  • Maintaining his/her workstation in a clean and efficiently organized manner.
  • Performing work in accordance with MAACO Quality Standards and examining all work upon intake coming into their department for Quality Standards.
  • Using all materials in an efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Developing all the skills of sanding, masking and detailing.
  • Functioning as a member of the MAACO team, and assisting other Paint Line Technicians in the completion of their procedures when needed to keep the line moving.
  • Clean and wipe down vehicles
  • Maintains a clean and organized work area
  • Efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
  • Perform masking to protect adjacent panels from overspray.
  • Must be able to efficiently work and maintain company minimum standards
  • Must review the repair order for each vehicle prior to beginning any work on the vehicle
  • Maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters
  • Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch in providing a properly prepared vehicle for painting
  • Keeps track of allotted vehicles while helping to keep all vehicles on schedule for stated delivery date
  • Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Reliable Auto Body & manufactures requirements
  • Duties may include priming, sealing, jamming of replacement parts. All while maintaining an acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
  • Assisting the painter with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping,masking & cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.
  • Maintain clean and organized work area, blowing out daily, and returning any unused inventory to storage

Benefits:

  • Dental
  • Medical
  • Vision
Company Description
As America's #1 auto paint and collision repair provider, Maaco has serviced more than 20 million cars since 1972. Whether it's changing the color of car or handling your insurance claim, Maaco is here to help you turn the car you drive back into the car you love. We work with all insurance companies and guarantee our work with nationwide warranties.

Salary : $15 - $20

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