Entry Level Auto Body Repair Technician
Carvana, Plainfield, IN, United States
We’re looking for Auto Body Preppers with a
minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping 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.
Job Overview
As an Entry‑level Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to
prep vehicles for paint , including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
At Carvana, you’ll receive a
competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with match and a vehicle purchase discount
– all while using state‑of‑the‑art tools in our Inspection Centers.
Training programs
are available for entry‑level hires to grow with the company.
Other Perks Of The Job
100% company‑paid healthcare premiums
Generous paid‑time off – your birthday is a holiday!
ASE and tool reimbursement programs
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Schedule
We may require mandatory overtime to meet customer commitments. We seek team players able to work overtime based on business needs.
How To Get Started
Apply on this page or call a recruiter at
(888) 690‑7853
(Monday–Friday, 6 AM–4 PM PT).
Paint Roles
We have a range of paint roles based on experience level:
Paint Prepper – minimum 6 months professional experience: prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
Entry‑Level Painter – minimum 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 – minimum 3 years professional experience: match/mix paint color and use water‑based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
Experienced Painter – minimum 5 years professional experience: painting (base coats, tri‑coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles
Other Automotive 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 driver’s license; some positions may require a Motor Vehicle Records check
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment while being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
Use of safety equipment may include but is 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 aren’t car salesmen. We promise not to sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom.
Our Reconditioning Centers inspect, perfect, and photograph each vehicle before it appears on our website.
Think you’ve 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 driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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minimum of 6 months of professional automotive prepping 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.
Job Overview
As an Entry‑level Auto Body Repair Technician, you’ll be expected to
prep vehicles for paint , including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing.
At Carvana, you’ll receive a
competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with match and a vehicle purchase discount
– all while using state‑of‑the‑art tools in our Inspection Centers.
Training programs
are available for entry‑level hires to grow with the company.
Other Perks Of The Job
100% company‑paid healthcare premiums
Generous paid‑time off – your birthday is a holiday!
ASE and tool reimbursement programs
Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment
Schedule
We may require mandatory overtime to meet customer commitments. We seek team players able to work overtime based on business needs.
How To Get Started
Apply on this page or call a recruiter at
(888) 690‑7853
(Monday–Friday, 6 AM–4 PM PT).
Paint Roles
We have a range of paint roles based on experience level:
Paint Prepper – minimum 6 months professional experience: prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing
Entry‑Level Painter – minimum 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 – minimum 3 years professional experience: match/mix paint color and use water‑based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths
Experienced Painter – minimum 5 years professional experience: painting (base coats, tri‑coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles
Other Automotive 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 driver’s license; some positions may require a Motor Vehicle Records check
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing production environment while being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
Use of safety equipment may include but is 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 aren’t car salesmen. We promise not to sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom.
Our Reconditioning Centers inspect, perfect, and photograph each vehicle before it appears on our website.
Think you’ve 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 driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
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