About The Position

Carvana is seeking experienced Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join their team. As a Heavy Body Repair and Reconditioning Technician on the 2nd Shift, you will be responsible for training other autobody technicians and performing extensive bodywork on multiple panels. This includes tasks such as heavy plastic welding/stapling, heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding, as well as roof and rocker panel repair, and large area, heavy bodywork including Bondo repair. Carvana offers a competitive wage, amazing perks like a 401(k) with company match, vehicle purchase discounts, and the use of state-of-the-art tools in high-tech Inspection Centers. For entry-level positions, training programs are available to ensure skill and pay progression. The role requires the ability to work mandatory overtime based on business needs and a commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience
  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools
  • Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
  • Ability to work mandatory overtime based on business needs
  • Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in heavy plastic welding/stapling
  • Experience in heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
  • Experience in roof and rocker panel repair
  • Experience in large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Responsibilities

  • Train other autobody technicians
  • Perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels
  • Heavy plastic welding/stapling
  • Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
  • Roof and rocker panel repair
  • Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus ($6,000)
  • 401(k) with Carvana match
  • Vehicle purchase discount
  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off
  • Birthday is a holiday
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan repayment
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