Senior Auto Paint Prep Technician — Reconditioning Expert

CarMax; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax, in Cincinnati, is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate who will ensure every vehicle meets quality standards through expert paint preparation, masking, sanding, and refinishing in a climate-controlled environment.

Role includes supporting related reconditioning duties and adhering to EH&S requirements while collaborating with skilled technicians to deliver vehicles that exceed customer expectations. Growth and hands-on training are emphasized at CarMax.

Qualifications

• Completion of New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and transcribe data accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be clean-shaven to use half-face respirator per safety requirements.
• CarMax timekeeping systems training for hourly associates.
• Meet and achieve workstation certifications for Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II, Flow Inventory Associate II, and Senior Reconditioning Associate.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding.
• Apply primer and refinish paint surfaces to CarMax standards.
• Remove and replace parts as needed for cosmetic and structural integrity.
• Repair plastic and substrate damage with precision.
• Conduct post-paint refinishing and defect correction.

Skills

Data interpretation

Education

New Associate Orientation Training – Operations

Associate 1 Competency Model

CarMax timekeeping systems training

Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II Performance Standards

Flow Inventory Associate II Performance Standards

Job description

CarMax, in Cincinnati, is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate who will ensure every vehicle meets quality standards through expert paint preparation, masking, sanding, and refinishing in a climate-controlled environment.

Role includes supporting related reconditioning duties and adhering to EH&S requirements while collaborating with skilled technicians to deliver vehicles that exceed customer expectations. Growth and hands-on training are emphasized at CarMax.