Cosmetic Associate, Cosmetic Inspector

About the Role

We’re looking for Cosmetic Inspectors with professional automotive prepping experience to join Carvana, the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history. As an Entry-level Cosmetic Inspector, you’ll identify cosmetic imperfections and/or repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process. Additional tasks may include prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Identify cosmetic imperfections and repairs on vehicles before reconditioning and after the paint process
• 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
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess 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 but not limited to face shields or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and other protective garments and equipment
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English

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 offer roles in other automotive areas across our 18 locations:

• Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair)
• Auto Technician/Mechanic 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

• Competitive wage
• 401(k) with Carvana match
• Vehicle purchase discount
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off, including your birthday as a holiday
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
• Training programs for entry-level positions to ensure skills and pay progress with the company