Sr Body Shop Painter

Cox-Fleet-; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Safety boots & glasses reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Tooling and device support

Company cell phone & tablet

Job summary

Cox Fleet is hiring an on-site Sr Shop Paint Technician to join our Field Maintenance Team in Hillsborough Township, NJ. You will formulate, mix, and apply automotive refinish materials to trucks and trailers, perform advanced refinishing, and assist junior technicians.

The role emphasizes color matching, troubleshooting, and adherence to safety standards, with weekly pay and tools provided. You’ll work closely with Shop Managers, maintain equipment, and ensure material availability to meet

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required with 5 years’ related experience; or 3–7 years alternative combo.
• ASE B2 (Painting) and ASE B3 (Damage Repair) certifications; DOT background screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform refinishing and color-matching tasks on trucks/trailers.
• Assist other Shop Paint Technicians I & II with troubleshooting and refinish work.
• Formulate and apply automotive refinish materials per standards and procedures.
• Maintain paint equipment and ensure proper lot usage to minimize waste.
• Update color data, MSDS, and supplier information as provided.
• Ensure productivity stays near standard repair times and communicate RO findings.

Skills

Paint equipment knowledge

Color matching

Two-way communication

Problem solving

Education

HS Diploma/GED

ASE B2/B3/B5

Job description

Cox Fleet keeps your fleet moving.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Cox Fleet has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country.

Cox Fleet is the leading provider of on-site mobile maintenance and repair services nationwide, offering mobile on-site fleet service for light medium, and heavy-duty trucks and trailers.Cox Fleet also services customersutilizingits 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/6 in-housecall-centerand provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

Cox Fleet is currently hiring aShop Paint Tech IIto join our Field Maintenance Team to supportfuturegrowth of the Company. This is an on-siteroleand we do not provide emergency road services.

Sr Shop Paint Technician willbe responsible forformulating, mixing, and applying properly mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies, using spray-painting equipment, power tools, and other duties as assigned such as minor body repairs. The Sr Shop Paint Technician can perform more advanced refinishing procedures such as multi-stage systems, two tone, and stripes. The Sr Shop Paint TechnicianassistsShop Paint Technician I and II with refinishing and continues to learnadditionaladvanced refinishing skills. Heavily reliedupon fortroubleshooting including color match and paint imperfections. A successful Sr Shop Paint Techniciancomplies withall company policies and achieveshigh levelperformance metrics.

Primary Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Perform adjustments and intermediaterepairvarious typesof truck and trailer equipment.
• Identifyproblems,determineaccuracy and relevance of information,usingsound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as computers and pressure gauges.
• Assist Shop Paint Technician I & II with refinish troubleshooting.
• Perform advanced refinish troubleshooting and triage of complicated refinishing by Shop Paint Technicians I & II.
• Formulate and apply mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assembliesin accordance withapplicable standards and procedures.
• Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear)requiredto cover repair/refinish area and limit waste, using paint suppliers “mix-management system”.
• Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received.
• Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations,utilizingall tools and techniques provided by paintsupplierstechnical support system (i.e., TDS, color match system, etc.).
• Inspect refinish products to be used for proper formulation to meet color match and finish texture standards
• Maintaina high levelof productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform minor adjustments and body repairs onvarious typesof truck and trailer equipment.
• Apply, mix, and dispense automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assembliesin accordance withapplicable standard s and procedures.
• Inspectthe conditionof panels to be painted for any subtle defects in repair, prepping or masking;referany issues discovered to supervisor.
• Workwith a high degree of independence.
• Clean andmaintainall paint formulation and spray application equipment andmaintainpaint and storage areas
• Identifyproblems,determineaccuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Work withShopManager to assess customer needs,provideinformation orassistance,resolvingtheir problems, orsatisfyingtheir expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Support Shop PaintTechnician Iin obtaining correct materials for each job.
• Ensure adequate supply ofrefinishedproducts to meet production requirements

Education/Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as anyleveldegree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years’ experience; or 7 years’ experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) monthsremaininguntil itsexpirationmay besubmittedinleuof a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months orless ofvalidityremaining, a DOT physical will berequired.
• Due to interstate operatingauthoritycommerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.
• ASE B2 (Painting and Refinishing) certification
• ASE B3 (Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair) certification
• ASE B5 (Mechanical and Electrical) certification

Experience

Minimum of 4 years of experience asPaintTechnician on medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.

Associate's Degree, BA/BS or Technical certification + up to2 yearexperience

5 years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.

Skills/Abilities

Knowledge of various paint equipment and paint systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Ability to communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner. Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.

Use logic and reasoning toidentifythe strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Understand the implications ofnew informationfor both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Why Cox Fleet?

• Weekly pay – get paid every Friday for added convenience and financial flexibility
• Safe driving & tech efficiency bonuses
• Safety boots & safety glasses reimbursement
• Extreme weather gear (cold & hot)
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available
• Take the service truck home daily (stop paying for gas!)
• Tablet & company cellphone provided

Technical training provided to advance your career