Painter's Apprentice ; Manheim Tampa

Job Description

Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The rate may vary within this range based on location and candidate qualifications. Position may be eligible for commission and incentive programs.

• Inspect refinished body panels for proper color match and acceptable finish texture, bringing any quality issues to management immediately.
• Prepare surface for buffing using proper finish sanding products and technique.
• Restore refinish panel(s) to OEM quality using rotary buffer, correct buffing technique, compounds and polishes defined in SOP.
• Inspect remaining vehicle surfaces for overspray and remove as needed.
• Remove and clean all compound or polish residue from buffed panels completely and inspect for acceptable finish quality.
• Demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling related behaviors.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 – 5 years of buffing experience or experience in a body shop/repair preferred.
• Valid respirator Fit Test.
• Paint Training Certification as defined in HAPS 6H regulation.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• 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.
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required: close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Moderate noise level.

Clear a pre‑employment drug test. This role does not currently require a marijuana test. Drugs illegal under federal or state law are prohibited during work hours, on company property and in company vehicles.

• Minimum sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays per calendar year.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, voting, jury duty, volunteer time, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan.

Cox Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to 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 undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets.