Entry-Level Auto Painter

3 months ago

Richmond, United States Carvana Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Were looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.

As an Entry-Level Painter, youll be expected to prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.

At Carvana, youll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If youre joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.

Other perks of the Job

  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).

Not a match for this role?
We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:

  • Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
  • Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush.
  • Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience): match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
  • Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles.

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:

  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements

  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About Carvana
At Carvana, we sell cars but we arent car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we wont sell a car to a customer that we wouldnt sell to our own Mom. Period.

To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, weve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.

Think youve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today

Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid drivers license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

Company DescriptionWE'RE DISRUPTING THE AUTO INDUSTRY

Carvana is the only place where you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your home. Our goal is to create a better way to buy a car by putting the consumer back in control of the buying process.

Our goal is to completely change the way people, search, purchase, trade-in, finance, and receive Carvana-certified vehicles. This means we're a disruptor; a passionate bunch that is dedicated to building, doing, and creating something amazing.Company DescriptionWE'RE DISRUPTING THE AUTO INDUSTRY\r
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Carvana is the only place where you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your home. Our goal is to create a better way to buy a car by putting the consumer back in control of the buying process. \r
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Our goal is to completely change the way people, search, purchase, trade-in, finance, and receive Carvana-certified vehicles. This means we're a disruptor; a passionate bunch that is dedicated to building, doing, and creating something amazing.

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