Auto Body Painter

About the role

We’re looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana.

Responsibilities

• Prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted
• Buff, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush

Requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• At least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check

Qualifications

• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Absolutely free company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off
• Your birthday is a holiday!
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule

If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers.

How to get started

• Apply on this page
• Call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET)

Other roles available

• 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

General qualifications and requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• At least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• 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