Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Auto Body Repair Technician I

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $16.20 - $24.28/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

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.  

Job Responsibilities: 

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/protect any adjacent panels (non-refinish) 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. 

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., assist supervisor in training and orienting new employees, perform housekeeping duties, etc.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.  

1 year of body shop and/or prepping experience preferred. 

Valid driver's license and good driving record required. 

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 (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.

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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.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

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.