Body Shop Buffer​/Finisher Tech Tools ; Manheim

Position: Body Shop Buffer/Finisher Tech $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)

Body Shop Buffer/Finisher Tech $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim) at Cox Automotive summary:

Prepare and finish repaired and primed automotive body panels for refinishing by sanding, masking, cleaning, and inspecting per company SOPs, ensuring no visible imperfections before topcoat application. Follow safety procedures, assist with training and housekeeping, and report incomplete or improper repairs to management. Requires ~1 year body shop/prep experience preferred, valid driver's license, manual dexterity, and ability to perform physical tasks;

pay $20.10–$30.10/hr with benefits and PTO.

This position prepares properly repaired and primed automotive body panels for refinish coat application, assuring all sand scratches and visible imperfections are removed or repaired prior to the application of refinishing topcoats. Adherence to processes defined in Manheim's Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Inspect all repairs and primed panels for proper and complete body repairs and primer application as defined in SOP.
• Review any incomplete, missed damage, or improper repairs with management before proceeding.
• Mask/protect any adjacent panels (non-refinish) from scratches or damage before final sanding.
• Prepare properly repaired and primed panels (including "blend" panels) for
• final finish application using abrasives, power tools, and hand tools, as directed in SOP.
• Avoid over-sanding (cutting through the finish) or under-sanding (leaving sand scratches that will be visible in the final finish) and refinish panels.
• Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels completely prior to moving completed vehicles to the next step.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., assist supervisor in training and orienting new employees, perform housekeeping duties, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of body shop and/or prepping experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds (i.e., light hand tools, etc). Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

MSCOX

USD 20.10 - 30.10 per hour

Compensation:

Hourly base pay rate is $20.10 - $30.10/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. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Keywords:

body shop technician, auto panel prep, finisher, sanding and masking, refinish prep, automotive paint prep, surface inspection, collision repair, safety procedures, vehicle finishing