Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Body Shop Prepper $1500 Tools Bonus (Manheim)
Career Insights for Auto Body Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Texas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
An Auto Body Technician repairs exterior damage on cars such as dents and scrapes, and restores and improves the exterior appearance of cars.
$50,337 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Body Shop Prepper $1500 Tools Bonus (Manheim) Cox Automotive - 3.5 Dallas, TX Job Details $1.25 - $25.00 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Paid jury duty Paid holidays Military leave Paid time off Volunteer time off Bereavement leave Qualifications Masking for automotive painting Automotive surface cleaning Automotive cosmetic repair Sanding tools Visual inspection for vehicle damage High school diploma or GED Safety standard operating procedures Company guidelines standards in production Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Machine finishing Entry level Full Job Description Job Description This position prepares properly repaired and primed automotive body panels for refinishing coat application, ensuring that all sanding scratches and visible imperfections are removed or repaired before applying refinishing topcoats. Adherence to processes defined in Manheim's Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required.
•This position offers production-based pay, meaning compensation is determined by the tasks performed. Pay ranges from $1.25 - $25.00 per flag hour based on location.
Job Responsibilities:
Inspect all repairs and primed panels for proper, complete body repairs and primer application, as defined in the SOP. Tools Bonus only for New Hires 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 before 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 the 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. 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 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. EOE, including disability/vets