Job Description

Auto Body Shop Prepper II $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim) at Cox Automotive summary:

As an Auto Body Shop Prepper II at Manheim, you prepare repaired and primed vehicle panels for painting by inspecting, sanding, masking, and ensuring quality finish readiness. The role requires 3+ years of experience, attention to detail, and the ability to handle power and hand tools safely. Benefits include competitive pay, extensive paid time off, healthcare options, retirement plans, training opportunities, and employee discounts.

As a Body Shop Prepper II for Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), you'll work on all sorts of vehicles, preparing all the repaired and primed panels for a new paint job. If you love cars and find great satisfaction in removing imperfections from them, this is the place for you. Read on!

Benefits

You might be asking "what's in it for me?" Great question. Here's a taste of the benefits we offer:

• Once you're on board, earn referral bonuses. Amount varies based on job type. You'll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.
• Competitive pay.
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.
• At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on this link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our awesome healthcare benefits.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect repaired and primed auto panels for proper body repairs and primer application.
• Replacing or restoring defective panels and other car components.
• Reviewing repair orders or tracking labels.
• Mask and protect any adjacent panels from scratches or damage before final sanding.
• Prepare properly repaired and primed panels using abrasives, power tools and hand tools.
• Avoid over-sanding or under-sanding refinish panels.
• Approve the preparation of repaired and primed panels for final finish application.
• Finishing all repairs in accordance with repair order.
• Completing and submitting the completed repair documentation.
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from the repair/refinish panels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Who You Are:

You've got a keen eye for detail, and no imperfection is safe from your watchful eye. Requirements include:

Minimum:

• 3+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision and/or mechanical estimating experience).
• The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Preferred:

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.

• Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.
• Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.

Just picture that restored ride gleaming like new. Apply today and feel the satisfaction of knowing you helped get it there!

MSCOX

USD 19.57 - 29.38 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $19.57 - $29.38/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.

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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

Keywords:

auto body prepper, vehicle panel preparation, paint job preparation, automotive repair, sanding and masking, body shop, collision repair, power and hand tools, quality finishing, automotive detailing

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time,

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