Auto Body Paint Prepper Apprentice

Guidant FinancialGuidant FinancialChico, California, United States
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Posted

9/17/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$18 - $20/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Paint Prepper is responsible for priming, blocking, and polishing vehicles to prepare them for the painting process. They may also assist with jamming and other painting tasks as needed.

Requirements overview

No prior experience is required, but candidates must be detail-oriented, hardworking, and possess a natural knack for working with their hands. A commitment to a 3 to 5-year training program to become a journeyman professional is mandatory.

Key skills

Auto body repairPrimingBlockingPolishingJammingPaintingHand toolsAttention to detailMechanical aptitude

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About Guidant Financial

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Employees

209

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

G&C Auto Body is a leading collision repair company serving Northern California, specializing in high quality auto body repair, insurance partner repairs, and safe vehicle restoration. Since 1972, our family owned company has focused on one simple principle: take care of people and deliver repairs our customers can trust. Our teams combine skilled craftsmanship, modern repair technology, and strong partnerships with insurance providers to restore vehicles safely and efficiently. Whether supporting our customers through a difficult accident or working alongside our insurance partners, we are committed to making the repair process as smooth as possible. At G&C, our culture is built around a simple promise: Listen. Promise. Deliver. It’s a standard that guides how we care for our customers, support our teammates, and serve the communities where we operate.

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Job categories

TradesManufacturing

Description

G & C Auto Body has been in operation since 1972 with a strong commitment to excellence and world class customer service. Our Core Values: We have a relentless focus on results We have an unmatched work ethic We embrace transparency We continuously evolve Go to http://gandcautobody.com/ to learn more about the company and values that make us one of the best. * Do you love cars and working with your hands? * Are you good at taking things apart and reassembling them? * Do you have a natural ability to deal with objects? We want to work with you! Let us help you to develop your skills and learn from the best!   Apply Now to this entry level Paint Prepper position! This position is Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm with a 30 minute lunch. Overtime as needed.   Selected Auto Body Shop Apprentice applicants will earn: * Pay: $18.00/hour. (The Paint Prepper Apprentice position has a pay scale that consists of the following elements and ranges. Wages include base hourly compensation of between 18 and 20 ) * 100% paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you - Plus COPAY Visa! * 401k with Company matching * Paid time off/ sick leave / holidays * Company paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance * Voluntary benefits include: accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet benefits and insurance * Also including commuter benefits, global emergency assistant services and employee assistance program (EAP) * A rare opportunity to get paid to learn a trade! * Training to be a Journeyman auto body professional that has the potential to earn 100,000+ a year! About the Paint Prepper position: * We are looking for a goal driven person that can work seamlessly with our painters. * Paint preppers are responsible for priming, blocking and polishing cars. * You may also be responsible for jamming. * If you are able to do some painting that is a plus! Requirements of the Auto Body Shop Apprentice: * No experience required. * Willing to take direction * Detailed and hard working * Knack for working with your hands  * Commitment to training 3 to 5 years to become a journeyman professional. You will be required to pass a background check and drug screen prior to hire.   Apply Now to this entry level Paint Prepper position! Thank you for your interest in our company, we look forward to talking to you soon!

Requirements

  • Auto body repair
  • Priming
  • Blocking
  • Polishing
  • Jamming
  • Painting
  • Hand tools
  • Attention to detail
  • Mechanical aptitude

Benefits

  • Medical coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • 401k with company matching
  • Paid time off
  • Sick leave
  • Holidays
  • Basic life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital indemnity insurance
  • Pet benefits
  • Commuter benefits
  • Global emergency assistant services
  • Employee assistance program

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