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Entry-Level Auto Body Prepper (Night Shift) - 4 Day Work Week!

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

Pay Range: $17-$19 hourly (Plus $1 shift differential)

Schedule

  • 4-Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday)
  • 10-Hour Shift from 4:00pm to 2:30am
  • Mandatory overtime based on business needs

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 and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

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.

At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and use state-of-the-art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers. Entry-level positions include training programs to ensure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Responsibilities

  • Identify cosmetic imperfections and repairs pre-reconditioning and post-paint process
  • Prepping, sanding, and masking of vehicles

Benefits

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

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 check)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but is not limited to 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

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. To ensure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Other available roles

Not a match for this role? We have a variety of paint and automotive 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, 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 a variety of other automotive roles available 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/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

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