Cox Enterprises · 23 hours ago
Body Shop Buffer/Finisher Tech $1500 New Hire Tools Bonus (Manheim)
Dallas TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.10/hr - $30.10/hr
1+ years expCox Automotive is a leading company in the automotive industry, and they are seeking a Body Shop Buffer/Finisher Tech. The role involves preparing automotive body panels for refinishing, ensuring quality repairs and adherence to safety standards.
AdvertisingBroadcastingDigital MediaTelecommunications
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
1 year of body shop and/or prepping experience preferred
Benefits
Sixteen hours of paid time off every month
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Retirement planning (401(k))
Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Alexander Taylor
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Patrick O'Boyle
Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
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