Auto Body Buffer/Finish Technician

Cox Enterprises • Bordentown, NJ

71d • $16 - $24

About The Position

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 the application of refinishing topcoats. Adherence to processes defined in Manheim's Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of body shop and/or prepping 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.
• 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 the ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all repairs 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 the finish) or under-sanding (leaving sand scratches that will be visible in the final finish) and refinish panels.
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels completely prior to moving completed vehicles to the 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.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 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.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees