Body Shop Prepper II - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Body Shop Painter II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $22.07 - $33.13/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Load and unload prime booths.
• Mask/protect any adjacent panels (non-refinish) from scratches or damage before final sanding.
• Prepare properly repaired and primed panels (including blend panels) for final finish applications using abrasives, power tools, and hand tools.
• Apply paper and masking tape to protect non-painter surfaces (windows, bumpers, trim, etc.)
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels completely prior to moving completed vehicles to the paint booth.
• Clean and wrap vehicles for paint in booth.
• Unmask and Unwrap units after paint.
• Work with the production schedule to meet deadlines.
• Visibly demonstrate a commitment to safety by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors. Actively support all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., assist supervisor in training and orienting new employees, perform housekeeping duties, etc.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of body shop experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds (i.e., light hand tools, etc).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

SMCOX

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.