Auto Body Buffer/Finish Technician - Cox Automotive

As a Reconditioning Service Technician I 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
  

• 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
  

What You'll Do

• Serves as an entry-level Technician
  

• With guidance, performs vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing and buffing, polishing,

• Removing finish defects, assistance with paint applications and minor repairs

• Inspecting finished body panels for color match and finish texture

• Preparing surfaces for buffing

• Moving vehicles to support production flow through detailing and painting processes

• 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:

• 1+ 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:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
  

• Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation
  

• Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification
  

Just picture that restored ride gleaming like new
Apply today and feel the satisfaction of knowing you helped get it there!
MSCOX
USD 14.38 - 21.59 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $14.38 - $21.59/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, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.
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
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