Paint Prep Technician

CarMax • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate, you will complete all aspects of the vehicle paint preparation process to help ensure vehicles meet CarMax quality standards. You may occasionally support Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II duties. The role is performed in a modern, climate-controlled environment and includes hands-on work alongside skilled technicians. CarMax provides tools and training to support associate growth.

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.
• Read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately, and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Use CarMax-provided respiratory protection; 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 to maintain cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrate damage.
• Perform 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, orderly work area.

Benefits

• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time per year, accrued each pay period.
• Between 80 and 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service.
• Eight hours of pay for each of six scheduled paid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday.
• Holiday Premium Pay when working on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away, with no specified limit, 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed