Paint Prepper

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman’s upfitting division has a great opportunity for a Servicer/Paint Prepper to join our team in Bartlett, IL.

Compensation & Schedule

- Starting Pay: $22.00/hr, based on experience
- Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
- Benefits Include: Health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more
- Benefits Eligibility: Within 30 days of employment
- Tools Required: Must be able to provide basic hand and power tools

Job Summary

Supports paint operations by preparing vehicle and component surfaces for painting through power washing, laser cleaning, degreasing, sanding, scraping, masking, seam sealing, body filler application, and applying primers/coatings. Responsibilities also include staging materials and installing basic components (e.g., nuts, bolts, latches, locks, and doors). Maintains a clean and safe work environment while meeting production and quality standards.

Principal Responsibilities

- Properly clean and prepare surfaces for painting following established processes and procedures.
- Identify damaged areas on bodies requiring repair.
- Isolate painted and unpainted areas through masking, taping doors, and similar preparation techniques.
- Possess a basic understanding of assembly processes.
- Exercise extreme care when operating and moving large or painted parts using company lifting systems.
- Communicate suggestions, concerns, and errors to relevant departments to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Understand the importance of quality and production requirements and their impact on the company's success, customer safety, and product appearance.
- Operate tools and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Comply with all company safety policies and housekeeping standards.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

- Previous automotive paint, body shop, or related experience.

- Ability to safely and properly use electrical and power tools.
- Ability to learn and understand work orders.
- Willingness to complete all required safety, environmental, hazardous materials, and regulatory training.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, including removing and reinstalling trim, hardware, handles, hinges, weather stripping, and doors.
- Process-oriented with the ability to follow established work instructions and procedures.
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to work in physically demanding conditions while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
- Ability to perform work within established company standards and procedures related to safety, quality, and performance.
- Valid driver's license.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must pass a physical, drug test, and criminal background check prior to employment.

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INDMISC

At Holman, we exist to provide rewarding careers and better lives for employees and their families. We hire, train, empower, and reward exceptional people. Our journey is guided by our desire to get it right every time and the acknowledgement that we have an opportunity to be better. To be better, we have to do better, and to do better we must know better. That’s why we are listening, open to learning new things – about ourselves and each other. We will never stop striving for improved diversity, equity, and inclusion because we are successful together when we feel trusted and supported. It’s The Holman Way.

At Holman, your total compensation goes beyond your paycheck. To position you for success and provide a rewarding career and better life for you and your family, Holman is proud to offer you the benefits you deserve; including protection against illness, disability, loss of work, or preparation for retirement. Below is a brief overview of the programs available to full-time employees (programs may vary by country or worker type):

- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays, Bereavement, and Jury Duty
- Paid Pregnancy/Parental leave
- Paid Military Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits:

Regular Full-Time

We offer excellent benefits including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance, and 401(k) with company match. Our time off benefits include Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. In addition, we offer paid pregnancy and parental leave, and supplemental paid military leave to eligible employees.

Temporary or Part-Time

In geographic areas with statutory paid sick leave, part-time and temporary employees will receive a paid sick leave benefit that meets the mandated requirements.

Pay:

We offer competitive wages that are commensurate with job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and geographic location, starting in the range of $20.00 - $24.74 USD per hour.

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