Experienced Heavy Body Technician

Carvana; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off including birthday

ASE and tool reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Vehicle purchase discount

Job summary

Carvana is hiring Experienced Heavy Body Technicians to join our reconditioning team. You will train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, using heavy plastic welding, metal pulling, and stud welding.

The role includes working a 6:00am–3:00pm schedule with potential overtime, at one of our Inspection Centers across the country. We offer a competitive wage, comprehensive healthcare premiums, and generous perks including retirement and purchase discounts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years autobody experience required.
• 18+ years old with valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment and endure weather conditions.
• Must wear safety equipment as required.

Responsibilities

• Train other autobody technicians.
• Perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels.
• Utilize heavy plastic welding/stapling techniques.
• Execute heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking and stud welding.
• Repair roofs and rocker panels.

Skills

Team leadership

Bodywork expertise

Safety awareness

Tools

Bondo repair tools

Heavy welding tools

Stud welding

Plastic welding

Job description

We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork 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 Experienced Heavy Body Technician, you’ll be expected to train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including:

• Heavy plastic welding/stapling
• Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding
• Roof and rocker panel repair

Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair) 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:Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 3:00pm, with overtime and weekends as needed

Required overtime is a key part of our business strategy to meet demand. We’re looking for team players who are all in our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business need.

Not a match for this role?

We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

• Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding
• Mid-Level Prepper (min 3-5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
• Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country – the following 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.

Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team?

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.