Automotive Body Prep & Finishing Technician

Cox Automotive; Euless (TX); On-site; USD 1,700 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Vote leave

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive in Texas is seeking an automotive body shop prep associate responsible for preparing repaired and primed panels for refinishing, ensuring sanding scratches are removed and finishes meet SOP standards.

The role offers production-based pay of $1.25 to $25.00 per flag hour, with eligibility for overtime and company safety programs; candidates must be able to stand, lift light tools, and work in a team environment at the Euless location.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred.
• 1 year body shop and/or prepping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect repairs and primed panels for proper bodywork and primer application as defined in SOP.
• Review incomplete or damaged work with management before proceeding.
• Mask adjacent panels to prevent scratches during final sanding.
• Prepare repaired panels (including blend panels) for final finish application using abrasives and tools.
• Avoid over- or under-sanding and refinish panels to ensure a quality finish.
• Clean dust and particles from panels before moving vehicles forward.
• Demonstrate safety by following all safety procedures and supporting Safety Excellence.

Skills

Body prep

Sanding

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Cox Automotive in Texas is seeking an automotive body shop prep associate responsible for preparing repaired and primed panels for refinishing, ensuring sanding scratches are removed and finishes meet SOP standards.

The role offers production-based pay of $1.25 to $25.00 per flag hour, with eligibility for overtime and company safety programs; candidates must be able to stand, lift light tools, and work in a team environment at the Euless location.