Prep​/Painter ( 2nd​/Night Shift

6116 - Warner Robins - 551 S. Houston Lake Rd., Warner Robins, GA 31088

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate II, you will play a vital role in ensuring every vehicle meets Car Max’s paint and cosmetic standards before reaching our customers. This position involves performing advanced paint application, minor repairs, sanding, grinding, and paint preparation. You’ll also support related reconditioning duties as needed, contributing to a team that values precision, quality, and efficiency. At Car Max, your expertise helps deliver vehicles that meet Car Max standards—creating an exceptional experience for every customer.

• Perform complete paint applications, including color matching and mixing for a quality finish
• Execute minor repairs such as sanding and grinding to restore vehicle surfaces
• Maintain paint preparation standards to ensure vehicles meet Car Max quality guidelines
• Collaborate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives with your team
• Follow standardized work processes and maintain compliance with Car Max Paint Standards
• Keep all equipment and tools in optimal condition, ensuring safety and efficiency
• Follow Car Max Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

• Completion of Car Max New Associate Orientation Training – Operations
• Ability to meet performance standards and workstation certifications for all related roles
• Skilled in reading, interpreting, and recording data accurately and performing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Proficient in color discernment and paint application techniques
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors/outdoors in varying conditions
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and team members
• Required to use Car Max-provided respiratory protection. Must be clean-shaven to use half-face respirator.

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.

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