Senior Auto Painter & Refinishing Specialist

CarMax Business Services; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to help ensure every vehicle meets quality standards in a climate-controlled shop. You will perform paint preparation, masking, sanding, and refinishing, and occasionally support other reconditioning roles.

You will work with skilled technicians to replace parts as needed, conduct post-paint refinishing, and maintain equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and delivering high-quality customer service.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Data interpretation

Reading data accurately

Tools

Respiratory protection equipment

Job description

CarMax is seeking a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to help ensure every vehicle meets quality standards in a climate-controlled shop. You will perform paint preparation, masking, sanding, and refinishing, and occasionally support other reconditioning roles.

You will work with skilled technicians to replace parts as needed, conduct post-paint refinishing, and maintain equipment. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and delivering high-quality customer service.