Mid-Level Auto Painter - 2nd Shift

About the role

We’re looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana.

Responsibilities

• Mix and match paint colors
• Use water-based paint to paint vehicles inside our paint booths
• Prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
• Prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted
• Perform final sanding, buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrushing
• Paint base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats
• Blend adjacent panels and correct paint issues

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment experience
• Exposure to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment such as face shields, goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and protective garments

Qualifications

• Physical ability to operate vehicle equipment and tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• Knowledge of automotive painting techniques and processes

Skills

• Proficient in automotive painting techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Amazing perks including a 401(k) with Carvana match and vehicle purchase discount
• State-of-the-art tools in high-tech Inspection Centers
• Training programs for career progression
• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off and birthday as 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 our commitment to our customers.

How to Get Started

To apply, visit our careers page or call one of our recruiters at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).

Other Roles Available

• Paint Prepper (minimum 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork
• Entry-Level Painter (minimum 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before painting
• Mid-Level Painter (minimum 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint vehicles
• Experienced Painter (minimum 5 years professional experience): painting, blending, and correcting vehicles

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. Period. We inspect, perfect, and photograph our cars before they reach the Carvana website.

General Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicle equipment and tools
• Valid driver's license
• Physical ability to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment experience
• Exposure to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment such as face shields, goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, masks, and protective garments