Body Shop Prepper II - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus

Cox Enterprises•North Dighton, MA

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Cox Automotive is hiring a Body Shop Prepper II to prepare vehicles and panels for painting at a specified Cox location. The role supports the production schedule and works to meet deadlines while following safety and health procedures. It may also include helping train and orient new employees and performing housekeeping or other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor. The position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive vehicles with both standard and automatic transmissions. A high school diploma or equivalent, one year of body shop experience, and basic computer skills are preferred. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet the listed physical demands. Employment requires passing a pre-employment drug test; the company does not currently test for marijuana for this position.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear regularly.
Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb frequently.
Ability to lift 1–15 pounds, such as light hand tools.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test. The company does not currently administer a pre-employment marijuana test for this position.
Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship; OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, and visa sponsorship are not available.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of body shop experience.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Load and unload prime booths.
Mask and protect adjacent panels that are not being refinished from scratches or damage before final sanding.
Prepare properly repaired and primed panels, including blend panels, for final finish applications using abrasives, power tools, and hand tools.
Apply paper and masking tape to protect surfaces not being painted, such as windows, bumpers, and trim.
Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair and refinish panels before moving completed vehicles to the paint booth.
Clean and wrap vehicles for painting in the booth.
Unmask and unwrap units after painting.
Work with the production schedule to meet deadlines.
Follow safety and health procedures, model safe behavior, and support safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
Perform other duties assigned by a manager or supervisor, including assisting with training and orienting new employees and performing housekeeping duties.