Cosmetic Technician

Automotive Painter

As an Automotive Painter at Car Max, you'll play a vital role in delivering vehicles that meet our industry-leading standards for quality and appearance. Working in a modern, climate-controlled facility, you'll collaborate with skilled technicians to ensure every car looks its best. In this fast-paced, high-volume environment, you'll apply your expertise in paintwork and finishing to prepare vehicles for sale, helping customers drive away with confidence.

Car Max supports your success with paid vacation, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive car purchase discounts—all while fostering a culture of integrity and innovation.

At Car Max, we are the nation's largest retailer of used cars with stores from coast to coast, and we are still growing. We're rethinking the way people buy cars – and our associates help us do just that. We believe work should feel meaningful and rewarding, with opportunities to make an impact every day. Whether you're advancing your career or growing your skillset, we are here to drive you forward.

• Perform expert paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing, and buffing to Car Max quality standards.
• Execute dent repairs, masking, sanding, and grinding for bodywork repairs.
• Repair and replace small plastic and trim components, ensuring every detail meets Car Max standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workspace, following Car Max's strict safety protocols.
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Hands-on experience in automotive refinishing, including masking, sanding, grinding, and paint application.
• Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer-focused mindset to deliver top-quality results.
• Valid driver's license required for operational needs.

Car Max is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The hourly rate for this position is:

$14.00 - $20.40

Commissions:
This position is eligible for commission.

Benefits:
Except as otherwise required by state law, Car Max Associates are entitled to the following paid sick, vacation, and holiday time. Associates that are considered full-time hourly or commissioned are eligible:

• To earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year accrued on a per pay period basis and between 80 hours and 200 hours per year of vacation time after a 90 day waiting period depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• For 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an Associate does work on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for Holiday Premium Pay.

Associates considered full-time salaried are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. subject to manager approval.

For more details about benefits, please visit our Car Max Benefits website.

Upon an applicant's request, Car Max will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the Car Max Job Application.