Mid-Level Auto Painter

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

• 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
• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• 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

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

Skills

• Proficiency in automotive painting techniques
• Attention to detail
• Physical stamina and strength
• Problem-solving skills

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 this page or call one of our recruiters by phone 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)
• Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience)
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience)
• Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience)

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 require a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Fast-paced, ever-changing production environment
• Exposure to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

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. To make sure 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.