Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Vehicle Operations
Body Shop Painter II
Individual Contributor
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
No
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 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
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.
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.
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
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.
