Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Body Shop Painter (Union Flag)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

Auto Body Painter (Union Shop)

This position is responsible for formulating and applying properly mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies, using spray-painting equipment, power tools and other related equipment.  Adherence to procedures defined in Manheim’s Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required. 

Job Responsibilities: 

Inspect panels to be painted for proper body repair, prepping and/or masking and notify manager when imperfections are found before applying any refinish coatings. 

Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing all tools and techniques provided by paint suppliers technical support system (i.e., TDS, color match system, etc.). 

Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear) required to cover repair/refinish area and limit waste, using paint suppliers “mix-management system”. 

Apply refinish coatings, using only approved, provided HVLP spray equipment set at recommended pressure.  

Apply automotive refinish coatings in designated, properly vented application area as directed by management.  Assure paint area (i.e., booth, prep station, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean, and all refinish products are stored as directed. 

Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment (i.e., paint guns, mixing system, computer equipment, etc.) in proper working order, as directed by management.  Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received. 

Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. 

Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence. 

Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., provide technical assistance and train new employees, manage paint inventory to meet production, etc.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.  

5 years of automotive painting experience preferred. 

Valid driver's license and good driving record required. 

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.

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Drug Testing

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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. 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.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.