Body Shop Buffer​/Finisher Technician Tools ; Manheim

Position

Body Shop Painter (Flag) – Cox Automotive, USA
Job Family:
Vehicle Operations | Group:
Group Vehicle Operations | Profile:
Body Shop Painter (Flag) | Management Level: Individual Contributor | Work Option:
Flexible – No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location | Travel %: 0% |

Work Shift:

Day

This position prepares properly repaired and primed automotive body panels for refinish coat application, assuring all sand scratches and visible imperfections are removed or repaired prior to the application of refinishing topcoats. Adherence to processes defined in Manheim’s Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required. This position offers production‑based pay, with compensation determined by tasks performed, ranging from $1.25 to $25.00 per flag hour based on location.

• Inspect all repairs and primed panels for proper and complete body repairs and primer application as defined in SOP.
• Review any incomplete, missed damage, or improper repairs with management before proceeding.
• Mask and protect adjacent non‑refinish panels from scratches or damage before final sanding.
• Prepare properly repaired and primed panels (including “blend” panels) for final finish application using abrasives, power tools, and hand tools, as directed in SOP.
• Avoid over‑sanding (cutting through the finish) or under‑sanding (leaving sand scratches that will be visible in the final finish) and refinish panels.
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels completely prior to moving completed vehicles to the next step.
• Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the related behaviors.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, such as assisting in training new employees, performing housekeeping duties, and other tasks as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of body shop and/or prepping experience preferred.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear; frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift 1–15 pounds (i.e., light hand tools, etc).
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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, and 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.

• Minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off (PTO) every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• 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).

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.