Body Shop Prepper, Manheim Hobby

Company Cox Automotive - USA Job Family Group Vehicle Operations Job Profile Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag) Management Level Individual Contributor Flexible Work Option No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location Travel % No Work Shift Day

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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.

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. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

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Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.

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