Body Shop Prepper, Manheim Hobby $1,500 Bonus

Cox Enterprises • Houston, TX

9d • $1 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Body Shop Prepper 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. New Hires are Eligible for a $1,500 Bonus! Great Schedule: Mon-Friday, day shift.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision).
• The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet Cox Automotive Mobility minimum driving qualification standards.
• Must clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
• 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• 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

• 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