Auto Body Shop Prepper $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)

Cox Automotive • Matteson, IL

115d • $21 - $32

About The Position

As a Body Shop Prepper II 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.

Requirements

• Minimum: 3+ 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.

Nice To Haves

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.
• Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.
• 1+ years of customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repaired and primed auto panels for proper body repairs and primer application.
• Replacing or restoring defective panels and other car components.
• Reviewing repair orders or tracking labels.
• Mask and protect any adjacent panels from scratches or damage before final sanding.
• Prepare properly repaired and primed panels using abrasives, power tools and hand tools.
• Avoid over-sanding or under-sanding refinish panels.
• Approve the preparation of repaired and primed panels for final finish application.
• Finishing all repairs in accordance with repair order.
• Completing and submitting the completed repair documentation.
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from the repair/refinish panels.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses for new eligible technician referrals.
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1 with multiple options available for individuals and families.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers