Auto Body Painter Helper (Union)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Carleton (MI); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking an entry-level detailing technician to support the body shop and painting workflow. Under guidance, you will clean, prep, and finish surfaces to OEM-quality standards, helping maintain efficient throughput.

You will follow safety guidelines, document work orders, and develop skills in buffing, polishing, and surface preparation while operating vehicles with a valid license.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or automotive program.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.

Responsabilidades

• Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.
• Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.
• Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.
• Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.
• Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Completing work order documentation.

Conocimientos

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

Buffing tools

Polishing equipment

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an entry-level technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including:

• Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.
• Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.
• Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.
• Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.
• Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.
• Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.
• Completing work order documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or technical school in automotive program.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.
• Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., tools and materials).
• Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity in a production environment.

SMCOX

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets