Company

Cox Automotive - USAVehicle OperationsBody Shop Painter IIndividual ContributorNo remote option; must work at a specified Cox locationNoDay

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $17.74 - $26.59/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.

Fleet Services by Cox Automotive keeps your fleet moving!

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Fleet Services by Cox Automotive (FSCA) has grown to become one of the largest fleet maintenance companies in the country.

FSCA 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. FSCA also services customers utilizing its 20+ nationwide service centers; each offering select services, such as accident repair, paint, refurbishment, and heavy mechanical repair. Supported by a 24/7 in-house call-center, FSCA provides maintenance scheduled and unscheduled services to fleets anywhere, anytime.

FSCA, the largest independent fleet maintenance company in the country, is currently hiring a Paint Sandblaster. As a Paint Sandblaster under minimal supervision, prepare customer equipment, product, and assemblies for media blasting. Perform handling, preparation, media blasting and inspection duties as defined by customer requirements.

Duties:

• Examine damaged vehicles and paint vehicle body components on various commercial trucks, buses, and trailers.
• Produce sprayed paint finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff.
• Mix paint and spray using XALTA SYSTEM PAINTS
• Perform spot-in repairs.
• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting.
• Follow all procedures for a quality, lasting paint finish.
• Be able to mix and spray all products used.
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards, but not including repair of equipment.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces.
• Prep truck / vehicle bodies and components for painting.
• Fill depressions with body filler, patch holes and work with Fiberglass.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to the DFS priorities and initiatives.

Requirements:

• 1+ years of related vehicle body painting and / or collision repair experience and/or associate formal training.
• High School Diploma or and equivalent combination of education. Technical school is a plus.
• Must provide own hand tools that are adequate to perform job functions.
• Experience with XALTA System Paints
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task and apply initiative.
• Positive attitude, Safety conscious, good instincts, and self-motivation
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required.
• Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare if required.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.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.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. 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. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

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