Auto Body & Paint Techs - Hiring ALL Experience Levels! 2nd Shift Mon to Thur

Carvana•Hoffman Estates, IL

17h•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

Carvana is hiring automotive body and paint technicians at all experience levels to prepare low-mileage, late-model vehicles for customers at its Hoffman Estates, Illinois Reconditioning Center. Available roles include bodywork and paint preparation and repair positions, with duties and required professional experience varying by level. Entry-level roles also include training programs to help employees develop their skills and progress in pay. The position uses tools and equipment in a high-tech vehicle inspection and reconditioning environment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with a four-day work week. Pay is $19.50 to $33.50 per hour based on skills and experience, plus a $1 shift differential. Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check.

Requirements

Professional experience varies by role: at least 6 months for Paint Prepper; at least 1 year for Entry-Level Prepper and Entry-Level Painter; 3–5 years for Mid-Level Body Technician; at least 3 years for Mid-Level Painter; and at least 5 years for Experienced Body Technician and Experienced Painter.
Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools and lift up to 60 pounds independently.
Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license; some positions may require a motor vehicle records check.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing production environment and sometimes be exposed to excessive heat or cold.
Ability to use required safety equipment, which may include a face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, a mask, and other protective garments and equipment.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must pass a complete background check.
Must be able to work mandatory overtime based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare vehicles through light bodywork, including sanding, buffing, bumper removal and installation, single-panel repair, Bondo repair, and minor plastic welding.
Perform intermediate and extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large-area repairs.
Train other autobody technicians in experienced body technician roles.
Prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork by sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging, tearing down, and buffing.
Prime vehicles and perform final sanding, buffing, touch-ups, paint mixing, and airbrushing.
Match and mix paint colors and apply water-based paint in paint booths.
Paint vehicles using base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats; blend adjacent panels and correct paint.
Work mandatory overtime when required by business needs.