Paint Prep Technician - $5,000 sign on bonus

CarMax; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 65,904,384 - 81,234,316; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Vacation time

Holiday pay

Floating holiday

Paid time off

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate in Manchester, TN, to ensure vehicles meet quality standards through expert paint preparation and related duties. You will work in a climate-controlled shop, supporting teammates and delivering vehicles that exceed customer expectations.

The role requires completing orientation, competency milestones, and performance standards, with a focus on accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Read and transcribe data accurately.
• Adhere to cosmetic reconditioning standards.
• Complete orientation and competency requirements.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow EH&S rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repairs including masking, sanding, and grinding.
• Apply primer and refinishing to meet standards.
• Remove/replace parts for cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrate damage with precision.
• Conduct post-paint refinishing, defect correction, and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Safety compliance

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Location: 1167 Manchester Industrial Pkwy, Manchester, Tennessee, 37355

Position Overview

As a Sr. Reconditioning Associate, you’ll play a key role in ensuring every vehicle meets CarMax’s quality standards. Working in a modern, climate-controlled environment, you’ll complete all aspects of the paint preparation process and occasionally support Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II duties. This is your opportunity to work alongside skilled technicians, gain hands‑on experience, and help deliver vehicles that exceed customer expectations.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform expert body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding.
• Apply primer and refinish paint surfaces to meet CarMax standards.
• Remove and replace parts as needed for cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrate damage with precision and care.
• Conduct post‑paint refinishing, defect correction, and maintain and repair specialized equipment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external partners.
• Follow CarMax Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Accountability to Associate 1 Competency Model.
• CarMax timekeeping systems training for hourly associates.
• Meet Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II and Flow Inventory Associate II Performance Standards.
• Achieve workstation certifications for Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II, Flow Inventory Associate II, and Senior Reconditioning Associate.
• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately, and perform multiple tasks in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment.
• Required to use CarMax‑provided respiratory protection. Must be clean‑shaven to use half‑face respirator.

Hourly Rate

$23.00 - $28.35

Benefits

• Full‑time hourly or commission/incentive eligible associates earn up to 48 hours of sick time per year (accrued per pay period) and between 80 and 200 hours of vacation time per year after a 90‑day waiting period, depending on years of continuous service with the Company.
• Full‑time hourly or commission/incentive eligible associates receive 8 hours of pay for each of a total of 6 paid scheduled holidays per year plus 1 floating holiday. If such an associate works on a scheduled holiday due to business need, they are eligible for holiday premium pay.
• Full‑time salaried associates are entitled to paid time away with no specified limit as needed for sick, vacation, bereavement, jury duty, holidays, floating holiday, etc., subject to manager approval.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.