Auto Paint Technician

CARVANA
$45,956 - $53,843 a year
Tracy, California
3 weeks ago

We're 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 early in your career automotive painter, you'll be expected to prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrushing.

At Carvana, you'll 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 you're 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 driver's 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 aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period.

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

Apply
Other Job Recommendations:

Auto Body Technician

PREMIUM COLLISION CENTER
West Hollywood, California
$35 - $50 an hour
  • Perform expert auto body repairs including suspension work,...
  • Operate and utilize a Car-O-Liner frame rack for measuring...
1 day ago

Paint Technician Trainee

AutoNation
Baltimore County, Maryland
$34,688 - $45,900 a year
  • Preparing vehicles and parts for painting, with direction...
  • Our Associates have many choices for career growth and...
2 weeks ago

Paint Shop Supervisor

PLASSER AMERICAN CORPORATION
Chesapeake, Virginia
$70,007 - $99,320 a year
  • Directly supervises assistant supervisors and workers in...
  • Reviews paint specifications, blueprints, and job orders to...
4 days ago

Auto Body Repair Technician

UNIQUE AUTO BODY
Grand Forks County, North Dakota
$20 - $25 an hour
Responsibilities: -Do autobody repairing from start to finish- Perform vehicle maintenance and repairs according to dealership...
11 hours ago

Commercial Painting Estimator

Ghaster Painting & Coatings
Phoenix, Arizona
$55,000 - $70,000 a year
  • Take incoming leads and contact customer to set up site...
  • Meet with customer at the job site to introduce the company...
1 week ago

Paint Prep Operator

Rice Lake Weighing Systems
Fernley, Nevada
$39,473 - $50,194 a year
  • Works in a manner in which quality of work and safety are...
  • Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area while...
6 days ago

Exhibit Fabricator - Carpentry & Painting Specialist

Process Curiosity
Davis County, Utah
$20 - $30 an hour
  • Carpentry & Woodworking (Primary):
  • Fabricate exhibit structures, cabinetry, and...
1 week ago

Painting Subcontractor

Five Star Painting
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
$48,791 - $102,846 a year
Our company is growing and we pride ourselves in working with quality painting crews! If you are a painting subcontractor...
1 week ago

Paint Associate (LSINY)

Astronics
Erie County, New York
$18 - $24 an hour
  • Work with a collaborative team to solve problems and keep...
  • Great attention to detail, willingness to learn, follow...
4 weeks ago

Painting Contractor

White Lamb Housing
Columbus, Ohio
$20 - $31 an hour
  • Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and...
  • Apply paint, stain, or other finishes using brushes,...
3 weeks ago