Job Description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Vehicle Operations

Body Shop Painter (Flag)

Individual Contributor

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

No

Day

This position offers production‑based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $5 to $20 per flag hour based on location. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, which may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

A vehicle collects a lot of memories during its life. Every dent, ding and curb-kiss tells a story. Those stories don’t have to end with the original owner, though. That’s where you come in. At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re looking for a reliable Body Shop Painter II to help resurrect our rides and get them ready for resale. If that’s you – and we hope it is – read on!

Benefits

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

• Sign-on bonuses (available now!).

• 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 with opportunities for spot bonuses (up to $4.2K per year).

• 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.

• Up to $1.5K in free tools for our new auto techs.

• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!

• Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.

• Great coworkers who love being part of a team.

• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

• The opportunity to boost earnings through active ASE certifications.

What You’ll Do

• Performs surface refinishing work.

• Surface preparation prior (masking / protecting adjacent areas, sanding, priming, etc.).

• Handling, applying and disposing of surface coatings.

• Ensuring surface coatings / refinish products are properly formulated in terms of color and finish texture.

• Applying refinish coatings.

• Inspect refinish products to be used for proper formulation to meet color match and finish texture standards.

• Cleaning and maintaining all paint formulation and application equipment.

• Comply with applicable procedures and regulations regarding mixing, labeling, applying and disposing of paint and related materials.

• Wearing and using appropriate safety equipment at all times.

• Following all job-related safety and health procedures.

• Assisting with special projects assigned. 

Job Requirements

Minimum: 

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.

• OR the right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years’ experience in a related field

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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/vetsApplicants 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.