Body Shop Painter (Manheim Tampa)

Cox Communications • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers production‑based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $5 to $20 per flag hour based on location. The position may also be eligible for additional compensation, which may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program. A vehicle collects a lot of memories during its life. Every dent, ding and curb-kiss tells a story. Those stories don’t have to end with the original owner, though. That’s where you come in. At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re looking for a reliable Body Shop Painter II to help resurrect our rides and get them ready for resale. If that’s you – and we hope it is – read on!

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; OR 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Nice To Haves

• Active ASE certifications

Responsibilities

• Performs surface refinishing work.
• Surface preparation prior (masking / protecting adjacent areas, sanding, priming, etc.).
• Handling, applying and disposing of surface coatings.
• Ensuring surface coatings / refinish products are properly formulated in terms of color and finish texture.
• Applying refinish coatings.
• Inspect refinish products to be used for proper formulation to meet color match and finish texture standards.
• Cleaning and maintaining all paint formulation and application equipment.
• Comply with applicable procedures and regulations regarding mixing, labeling, applying and disposing of paint and related materials.
• Wearing and using appropriate safety equipment at all times.
• Following all job-related safety and health procedures.
• Assisting with special projects assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Competitive pay with opportunities for spot bonuses
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED