Auto Body Prepper II ($2,500 New Hire Bonus)

Description

$1,000 New Hire Bonus

$1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus

This position prepares properly repaired and primed automotive body panels for refinish coat application, assuring all sand scratches and visible imperfections are removed or repaired prior to application of refinish topcoats.

Adherence to processes defined in Manheim’s Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required.

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.

Job Responsibilities :

Inspect all repaired and primed panels for proper and complete body repairs and primer application as defined in SOP. Review any incomplete, missed damage, or improper repairs with management before proceeding.

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 application using abrasives, power tools, and hand tools, as directed in SOP.

Avoid over-sanding (cutting through finish) or under-sanding (leaving sand scratches that will be visible in final finish) refinish panels.

Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair / refinish panels completely prior to moving completed vehicles to next step.

Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.

Actively participate in support of 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 and / or prepping experience preferred.

Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation required.

Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification required.

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.

Ability to lift 1-15 pounds (i.e., light hand tools, etc).

Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.

Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level.

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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.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more.

What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications is forging a better future for us all.

Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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.

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