Mid-Level Auto Painter - $4k Bonus

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
• Work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• Be exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)

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 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
• Ability to work in various weather conditions

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Skills

• Proficiency in automotive painting techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Physical stamina and strength

Benefits

• Competitive wage
• Absolutely free company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off
• Your birthday is a holiday!
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Pay

Competitive wage

Schedule

Mandatory overtime may be required based on business needs.

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 (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 and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrushing
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle 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

General qualifications and 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 and possess a valid driver’s license
• Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• Ability to work in various weather conditions