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Cox Enterprises · 1 day ago

Auto Body Shop Prepper $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)

Dallas TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$20.10/hr - $30.10/hr

3+ years exp

Cox Automotive is a leader in transforming the automotive experience, and they are seeking a Body Shop Prepper II to prepare vehicles for painting. The role involves inspecting auto panels, restoring components, and ensuring proper preparation for final finishes.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Inspect repaired and primed auto panels for proper body repairs and primer application

Replacing or restoring defective panels and other car components

Reviewing repair orders or tracking labels

Mask and protect any adjacent panels from scratches or damage before final sanding

Prepare properly repaired and primed panels using abrasives, power tools and hand tools

Avoid over-sanding or under-sanding refinish panels

Approve the preparation of repaired and primed panels for final finish application

Finishing all repairs in accordance with repair order

Completing and submitting the completed repair documentation

Clean and remove all dust and other particles from the repair/refinish panels

Perform other duties as assigned by your manager or supervisor

Qualification

Body shop experiencePanel preparationHAPS Paint Training CertificationCustomer service experience

Required

3+ years of relevant experience (body shop and/or prepping experience; collision and/or mechanical estimating experience)

The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions

Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Preferred

Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required

Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation

Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification

1+ years of customer service experience

Benefits

30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.

Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.

10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.

Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.

Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!

Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.