Sr Body Shop Painter

Cox Automotive; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid time off & holidays

Safety boots & safety glasses

Uniforms with laundry service

Take service truck home daily

Tablet & company cellphone

Technical training

Job summary

Cox Automotive Fleet is hiring a Sr Shop Paint Technician II to support on-site fleet maintenance. You will formulate, mix, and apply automotive refinish materials, perform advanced refinishing, and assist lower-level technicians with troubleshooting and color matching.

The role emphasizes independence, adherence to standards, and high productivity within repair times. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered at multiple service centers nationwide.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required with related field experience.
• ASE T8 (PMI) certification within 18 months.
• ASE B2, B3 and B5 certifications highly preferred.
• Own set of hand tools required to perform duties.
• 5+ years as a paint technician in heavy-duty repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform adjustments and repairs on trucks and trailers.
• Inspect for damage pre/post work and prep for painting.
• Welding and fabrication tasks as needed.
• Apply refinished materials and ensure color match.
• Troubleshoot refinishing issues and support team.

Skills

Paint systems

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Education

HS Diploma/GED

ASE T8 (PMI)

ASE B2 Painting

ASE B3 Non-Structural

ASE B5 Mechanical/Electrical

Job description

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays

United States, New Jersey, Hillsborough

Sep 14, 2026

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 customers utilizing its 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering accident repair, painting, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. We are supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center and provide scheduled maintenance services and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

Cox Fleet is currently hiring a Shop Paint Tech II to join our Field Maintenance Team to support future growth of the Company. This is an on-site role and we do not provide emergency road services. Sr Shop Paint Technician will be responsible for formulating, 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 Technician assists Shop Paint Technician I and II with refinishing and continues to learn additional advanced refinishing skills. Heavily relied upon for troubleshooting including color match and paint imperfections. A successful Sr Shop Paint Technician complies with all company policies and achieves high level performance metrics.

Primary Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Perform adjustments and intermediate repair various types of truck and trailer equipment.
• Inspection for damage and blemishes pre and post work.
• Prep for paining.
• Welding & fabrication.
• Glass care.
• Seal work.
• Door repair.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound 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-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear) required to 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.
• Painting (color matching, mixing, clear coats)
• Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing all tools and techniques provided by paint suppliers technical 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
• Maintain a high level of 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 on various types of truck and trailer equipment.
• Apply, mix, and dispense automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Inspect the condition of panels to be painted for any subtle defects in repair, prepping or masking; refer any issues discovered to supervisor.
• Work with a high degree of independence.
• Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment and maintain paint and storage areas
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Work with Shop Manager to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Support Shop Paint Technician I in obtaining correct materials for each job.
• Ensure adequate supply of refinished products 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 any level degree/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.
• 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 as Paint Technician 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 to 2 year experience
• 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 to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Why Fleet Services By Cox Automotive?

• 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

USD 29.09 - 43.61 per hour

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $29.09 - $43.61/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets