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Body Shop Prepper, Manheim Hobby $1,500 Bonus

    • 8215 Kopman Dr, Houston, Texas
  • Job Level: Individual Contributor
  • Job Category: Vehicle Operations
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  • Cox Division: Cox Automotive
  • Type: Full time, Day
  • Travel: No

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. Read on!

New Hires are Eligible for a $1,500 Bonus!

Great Schedule: Mon-Friday, day shift

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

Who You Are

You’ve got a keen eye for detail, and no imperfection is safe from your watchful eye. Requirements include:

Minimum:

  • 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.

Preferred:

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.

  • Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation.

  • Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification.

  • 1+ years of customer service experience.

Just picture that restored ride gleaming like new. Apply today and feel the satisfaction of knowing you helped get it there!

This position offers production‑based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $1.25 - $25.00 per flag hour based on location.

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Drug Testing:

To be employed in this role, you'll need to 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.

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.


Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.


EOE, including disability/vets

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About Cox Automotive

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Cox Automotive is transforming the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. As the world’s largest automotive services and technology provider, Cox Automotive includes iconic brands like Kelley Blue Book, Autotrader, Manheim, EV Battery Solutions and more. Our teams are driving smarter solutions for automakers, dealers, retailers, lenders, fleet owners and car shoppers alike. 

Cox Automotive is part of the Cox Enterprises family of businesses. Founded in 1898, Cox Enterprises is a family-owned company innovating across vital industries: for now, for the future and for good. 

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