Auto Body Repair Technician II (Manheim) - $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus - Cox Automotive

Automotive Body Repair Tech II
This position offers a $1,500 New Hire Tool Bonus.
What's In It For You?

• Tool bonuses (available now!).
• Once you're on board, earn referral bonuses (the amount varies based on job type). You'll earn at least $1K for each new eligible technician referral you provide.
• Competitive pay with the opportunity for a sign-on bonus, if eligible.
• 30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays (effective year 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
• Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program. • At Cox, we believe in being transparent - please click on the link (Cox Benefits Overview) to learn more about our remarkable healthcare benefits.
• 10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 6% company match.
• Up to $1.5K in free tools for our new auto techs.
• Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
• Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.
• Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
• The opportunity to boost earnings through active ASE certifications.

What You'll Do
You'll be performing repairs to the automotive body, exterior plastic, and composite repairs, performing body part or panel replacements, and preparing vehicles for refinishing. Other responsibilities include:

• Performing a range of duties related to enhancing vehicle appearance.
• Inspecting vehicle integrity.
• Recording imperfections and developing an action plan for vehicle reconditioning.
• Performing surface refinishing work, including surface preparation, handling surface coatings, ensuring proper formulation of surface coatings and refinish products, applying refinish coatings and cleaning/maintaining all paint formulation and application equipment.
• Performing cleaning and minor repairs, including: cleaning compound or polish residue from buffed panels, sanding, cleaning dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels and repairing damaged panels or other body components.
• Completing work order documentation.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a body repair technician or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of general vehicle conditioning, surface refinishing, surface preparation, buffing, sanding, and repairing minor damage to vehicle panels.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives.
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools and techniques.
• Excellent time management skills.
• The ability to respond to day-to-day operational priorities while still making progress on project work.

Preferred:

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in the automotive industry.

Don't let your future stay in neutral. Apply today!
SMCOX
USD 19.38 - 29.09 per hour
Compensation:
Hourly base pay rate is $19.38 - $29.09/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 sixteen 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.
About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
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