Auto Body Painter Helper

@ Cox Automotive
Cox Automotivecoxautomotive.com

Auto Body Painter Helper

Southgate, MI
Posted 4 days ago

About the job

Auto Body Painter Helper role at SMCOX assists with vehicle prep, painting, and finishing. Requires basic skills, willingness to learn, and ability to work safely in a production environment. Suitable for those with auto body experience seeking entry-level opportunities.

Requirements

  • 1+ years auto body experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to operate manual/automatic transmission
  • Mechanical aptitude

Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn automotive paint
  • Good manual dexterity
  • Ability to lift 15 pounds
  • Physical ability to stand and move

Full job description

Auto Body Painter Helper

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an entry - level Technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including:

  • Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.


  • Completing work order documentation.


  • Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.


  • Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.


  • Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.


  • Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.


  • Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.


  • Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or technical school in automotive program.


  • Valid driver's license and good driving record required.


  • Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.


  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.


Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.


  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and climb.


  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., tools and materials).


  • Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity in a production environment.


SMCOX

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

EOE, including disability/vets
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