Paint and Auto Body Tech (SRA2)

CarMax • Wilmington, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate II, you will help ensure vehicles meet CarMax’s paint and cosmetic standards before reaching customers. The role involves advanced paint application, minor repairs, sanding, grinding, and paint preparation. You will also support related reconditioning duties as needed while contributing to a team focused on precision, quality, and efficiency.

Requirements

• Complete CarMax New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Meet performance standards and workstation certifications for all related roles.
• Read, interpret, and record data accurately, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Demonstrate color discernment and paint application skills.
• Be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions.
• Have strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Use CarMax-provided respiratory protection; must be clean-shaven to use a half-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete paint applications, including color matching and mixing for a quality finish.
• Execute minor repairs such as sanding and grinding to restore vehicle surfaces.
• Maintain paint preparation standards to ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with the team on problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow standardized work processes and comply with CarMax Paint Standards.
• Keep equipment and tools in optimal condition to support safety and efficiency.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

Benefits

• Paid sick time: up to 48 hours per year, accrued per pay period, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Paid vacation time: 80 to 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Paid holidays: 8 hours of pay for each of six scheduled holidays per year, plus one floating holiday, for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates.
• Holiday Premium Pay when an eligible associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away as needed for sick time, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, and floating holidays, subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed