Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag) - $5,000 New Hire Bonus

Cox Enterprises; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Signing Bonus $5,000

Job summary

Cox Automotive - USA in Grove City, OH is seeking an Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag) to inspect, repair, restore, and refinish damaged vehicle bodies to pre-accident condition. The role requires precision with OEM procedures and strong teamwork with estimators and supervisors.

The position operates Monday–Friday, 6:30 am–3:30 pm, with a $5,000 new hire signing bonus. Safety and quality are emphasized while maintaining a clean, organized shop environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an auto body shop as a body repair technician.
• Knowledge of parts removal.
• Paint prep, masking, painting, and buffing is a plus.
• Knowledge of waterborne paint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements, including structural, body, and cosmetic damage.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Perform body repairs such as dent removals, fixing body lines, and plastic welding.
• Repairs, restores, and refinishes damaged vehicle bodies to return them to factory or pre-accident condition
• Will need to remove, repair, or replace damaged components, including bumpers, fenders, doors, panels, and trims, as needed
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and applying fillers as needed
• Guide Coat, Primer, and Bondo are utilized during all processes.
• Ensure proper alignment of panels, gaps, and body lines.
• Knowledge in Operating Stud welding equipment.
• Follow repair orders accurately and complete all assigned work within established timeframes
• Maintain high-quality workmanship by adhering to company standards and OEM repair procedures
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet safety and appearance standards
• Keep the work area clean and organized while maintaining tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, estimators, and team members regarding repair progress and issues
• Follow all safety guidelines and environmental regulations

Skills

Auto body repair

Inspection & assessment

Quality workmanship

Team communication

Tools

Stud welding equipment

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

Auto Body Repair Technician

This position offers a $5,000 New Hire Signing Bonus

Work Schedule Shift: Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements, including structural, body, and cosmetic damage.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Perform body repairs such as dent removals, fixing body lines, and plastic welding.
• Repairs, restores, and refinishes damaged vehicle bodies to return them to factory or pre-accident condition
• Will need to remove, repair, or replace damaged components, including bumpers, fenders, doors, panels, and trims, as needed
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and applying fillers as needed
• Guide Coat, Primer, and Bondo are utilized during all processes.
• Ensure proper alignment of panels, gaps, and body lines.
• Knowledge in Operating Stud welding equipment.
• Follow repair orders accurately and complete all assigned work within established timeframes
• Maintain high-quality workmanship by adhering to company standards and OEM repair procedures
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet safety and appearance standards
• Keep the work area clean and organized while maintaining tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, estimators, and team members regarding repair progress and issues
• Follow all safety guidelines and environmental regulations

Primary Job duties are auto body repair. Looking for someone well-versed in all areas of the auto body shop. Willing to assist in other areas based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an auto body shop as a body repair technician.
• Knowledge of parts removal
• Paint Prep and masking, Painting, and buffing a plus
• Knowledge of waterborne paint is a plus.

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Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

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.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.