Senior Auto Reconditioning Painter

CarMax Business Services; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

CarMax in Milwaukie, OR is hiring a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to ensure every vehicle meets quality standards. You will work in a climate-controlled shop, performing paint prep and occasionally assisting related roles.

The role offers hands-on growth and exposure to skilled technicians while delivering vehicles that exceed customer expectations. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy in data handling, and teamwork with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Complete New Associate Orientation Training – Operations.
• Be accountable 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.
• Must use CarMax-provided respiratory protection and 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

Data interpretation

Multitasking

Reading skills

Respiratory protection

Job description

CarMax in Milwaukie, OR is hiring a Sr. Reconditioning Associate to ensure every vehicle meets quality standards. You will work in a climate-controlled shop, performing paint prep and occasionally assisting related roles.

The role offers hands-on growth and exposure to skilled technicians while delivering vehicles that exceed customer expectations. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy in data handling, and teamwork with internal and external partners.