Auto Body Painter Helper (Union)
Key Responsibilities
Serves as an entry-level technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including:
- Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.
- Completing work order documentation.
- Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.
- Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.
- Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.
- Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.
- Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.
- Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or technical school in automotive program.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
- Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
- Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and climb.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., tools and materials).
- Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity in a production environment.
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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.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
