Paint Prep Technician

CarMax • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate, you’ll help ensure every vehicle meets CarMax’s quality standards. In a modern, climate-controlled environment, you’ll complete all aspects of the paint preparation process and occasionally support Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II duties. The role involves hands-on work alongside skilled technicians, with tools and training provided by CarMax.

Requirements

• Complete New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Meet the Accountability to Associate 1 Competency Model.
• Complete CarMax timekeeping systems training for hourly associates.
• Meet Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II Performance Standards.
• Achieve workstation certifications for Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II, Flow Inventory Associate II, and Senior Reconditioning Associate.
• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Use CarMax-provided respiratory protection; must be clean-shaven to use a half-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding.
• Apply primer and refinish paint surfaces to meet CarMax standards.
• Remove and replace parts as needed for cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrate damage.
• Conduct post-paint refinishing and defect correction, and maintain and repair specialized equipment.
• Provide customer service to internal and external partners.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Occasionally support Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II duties.

Benefits

• Paid sick time for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates, up to 48 hours per year.
• Vacation time for eligible full-time hourly or commission/incentive-eligible associates, between 80 and 200 hours per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Six paid scheduled holidays per year and 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.
• Paid time away for full-time salaried associates, subject to manager approval.

What This Job Offers

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