Body Repair Technician III

Do you love restoring cars and learning about the automotive business? If so, keep reading – we might just have the perfect opportunity for you. At Manheim (a Cox Automotive company), we’re looking for a Body Repair Technician III to repair body damage as part of the reconditioning process. If you’re ready to build your career as a skilled repair technician, apply today!

Benefits:

You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer:

• $1,500 to purchase your own tools
• $2,500 sign-on bonus
• Healthcare benefits from day one
• 401(k) + company match
• 24 paid days off + additional company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement (including ASE certification)
• Employee discounts
• Paid parental leave
• Collaborative work environment
• Career progression plans
• Life, disability, home, auto and pet insurance
• Fitness and nutrition resources
• And more!

What You’ll Do:

You’ll fix dents and dings on a plethora of materials, from sheet metal to exterior plastic to composite material and back. Responsibilities include:

• Verifying vehicles and repairs to be performed.
• Repairing all damaged body panels.
• Handling, applying and disposing of surface coatings.
• Setting an example for safety and health procedures.
• Performing other duties as assigned by management.

Who You Are:

You’re a master craftsperson. You’re not bothered by a busy, noisy Body Shop; in fact, that’s where you thrive. Requirements include:

Minimum

• The ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Valid respirator fit test.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Preferred

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Paint training certification.
• 3+ years of collision and/or mechanical estimating experience.
• 2+ years of customer service experience is preferred.

Functions

Straighten body panels

Welding

Panel replacement

Structural repair

Panel bonding

frame rack operations

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment background check and drug test. Cox does not currently consider 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 is illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles are prohibited.

About Cox Automotive

At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What’s more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!

About Cox

Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses – which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications – is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!

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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.

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