Entry Level Auto Painter

Carvana; Trenton (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

ASE reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Vehicle discount

401(k) match

Job summary

Carvana is seeking an Auto Painter in Ohio with minimum 1 year of professional automotive painting experience. You will prime vehicles, perform final sanding before painting, and handle buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.

We provide training for entry-level roles and offer competitive wages with a 401(k) match and vehicle purchase discount. Join our high-tech Inspection Centers and contribute to delivering top-quality vehicles to customers nationwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional automotive painting experience.
• Able to prime vehicles and perform final sanding before painting.
• Familiar with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing and airbrush.
• Must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prime vehicles and perform final sanding before painting.
• Buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
• Work overtime based on business needs.

Skills

Automotive painting

Sanding

Buffing

Touch-up

Paint mixing

Airbrush

Job description

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 a 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 even 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 make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Other perks of the Job

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

Schedule

We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we’re in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow‑through on this commitment to our customers. We’re looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.

Auto Body and other roles

• Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
• Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
• Entry‑Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements

• Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
• Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• An ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
• Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana

At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period.

To make sure our cars are in first‑rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.