Automotive Painter

Carvana; Village of Akron (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Carvana is seeking an Automotive Painter to join their team. This entry-level position requires a minimum of one year of professional automotive painting experience. Responsibilities include priming vehicles, sanding, buffing, and mixing paint, all while working in a high-tech environment. Carvana offers competitive wages, excellent benefits including 100% company-paid healthcare premiums, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

100% company-paid healthcare premiums

Generous paid-time off and your birthday as a holiday!

ASE and tool reimbursement programs

Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prime vehicles and perform final sanding before painting.
• Buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.

Skills

Ability to operate vehicle equipment and tools

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Join to apply for the Automotive Painter role at Carvana

We’re looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana, the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

As an Entry-Level Painter, you’ll be expected to prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.

At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state-of-the-art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to ensure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

This position pays $19+ per hour depending on experience.

Other Perks Of The Job

• 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
• Generous paid-time off and your birthday as a holiday!
• ASE and tool reimbursement programs
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

How To Get Started

Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call our recruiters at [phone], Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9 AM to 7 PM ET).

Not a match for this role?

We have various paint roles depending on your experience:

• Paint Prepper (min 6 months experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, tear down, and buffing
• Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding, buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush
• Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years experience): match/mix paint color, use water-based paint inside paint booths
• Experienced Painter (min 5 years experience): paint application, blending, and correction

We also offer other automotive roles at our 18 locations nationwide. See our Careers site for opportunities in:

• Auto Body: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, PDR
• Auto Technician/Mechanic: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair/Build, Master Technician
• Entry-Level: Detailing, Inventory, Photo, Parts, Inspection, Administrative roles

General Qualifications

• Ability to operate vehicle equipment and tools, lift up to 60 pounds
• At least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license; some roles may require MVR check
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, sometimes outdoors
• Use of safety equipment (face shield, goggles, gloves, masks, etc.)

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but aren’t traditional car salespeople. Our promise: we won’t sell a car to a customer we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. We have created vehicle Reconditioning Centers to inspect, perfect, and photograph our cars before they go online.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply today!

Carvana is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. Harassment is prohibited. Hiring is contingent on background checks. This role does not sponsor visas. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.