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Auto Body Prep Technician (Night Shift) - 4 Day Work Week!

Carvana · Akron, NY · 3 wk ago
On-siteManagement$17–$19/hrFull-time

We’re looking for Cosmetic Inspectors with professional automotive prepping experience to join Carvana—the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

About the role

As an Entry-level Cosmetic Inspector, you’ll identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process. May require additional tasks such as prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles. Training programs are offered for entry-level positions to ensure skills and pay progress along with the company.

Responsibilities

  • Identify cosmetic imperfections and repairs on vehicles
  • Prep, sand, and mask vehicles as needed

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 with a valid driver’s license
  • Some positions may require a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment, sometimes exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment including face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

Other available roles

Depending on your experience, we have a variety of paint and automotive 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, perform final sanding before painting, 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 vehicles 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 other automotive roles in one of our 18 locations across the country, including:

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

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off, including your birthday as a holiday
  • 401(k) with Carvana match
  • Vehicle purchase discount
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Pay

$17 - $19 hourly (plus $1 shift differential)

Schedule

  • 4-day work week (Monday through Thursday)
  • 10-hour shift from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM

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