Automotive Painter

Position Overview

As an Automotive Painter at CarMax, you'll play a vital role in delivering vehicles that meet our industry-leading standards for quality and appearance. Working in a modern, climate-controlled facility, you'll collaborate with skilled technicians to ensure every car looks its best. In this fast-paced, high-volume environment, you'll apply your expertise in paintwork and finishing to prepare vehicles for sale, helping customers drive away with confidence.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform expert paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing, and buffing to CarMax quality standards.
• Execute dent repairs, masking, sanding, and grinding for bodywork repairs.
• Repair and replace small plastic and trim components, ensuring every detail meets CarMax standards.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean workspace, following CarMax's strict safety protocols.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in automotive refinishing, including masking, sanding, grinding, and paint application.
• Strong manual dexterity and physical stamina to lift heavy objects and work on your feet for extended periods.
• Exceptional attention to detail and customer-focused mindset to deliver top-quality results.
• Valid driver's license required for operational needs.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $14.00 - $20.40, plus commission.

Benefits

• Full-time hourly or commissioned associates are eligible to earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year (accrued per pay period) and between 80 and 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90-day waiting period (depending on years of continuous service).
• 8 hours of pay for each of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday; holiday premium pay applies if working on a scheduled holiday due to business need.
• Full-time salaried associates receive paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc. (subject to manager approval).

About CarMax

At CarMax, we revolutionized the used car buying experience over 30 years ago by introducing transparency and integrity into the process. Our commitment to customer experience, innovation, and community has made us the nation's largest used car retailer. With over 250 store locations and over 30,000 associates, we are proud to have been recognized as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and are committed to helping our communities thrive. As an associate, you are part of an innovative movement to empower the modern customer and drive progress. Your work fuels change—sparking ideas, overcoming challenges, and shaping what's next.