Auto Body Inspector

About the role

We’re looking for Cosmetic Inspectors with professional automotive prepping experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. As an Entry-level Cosmetic Inspector, you’ll be expected to identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process. May require additional tasks such as prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles.

What you'll do

• Identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process
• Perform prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles as needed
• Use state of the art tools in our high-tech Inspection Centers
• Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment

Qualifications

• Professional automotive prepping experience
• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Some positions may be subject to a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Ability to work in conditions with exposure to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

Other automotive roles available

We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience:

• Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
• Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
• Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country:

• Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
• Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
• Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• Vehicle purchase discount
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company