Manheim New England is looking for a Body Shop Prepper/Buffer for its new state of the art body shop.
Benefits
You might be asking “what’s in it for me?” Great question. Here’s a taste of the benefits we offer:
30+ days of paid vacation and company holidays per year (from day 1) for full-time employees because we know you need time to recharge. Up to 44 paid days off with more time on the job.
Great healthcare benefits from day 1. Multiple options are available for individuals and families. One employee only plan could be FREE, if you participate in our health screening program.
10 days of free child or senior care through your complimentary Care.com membership.
Generous 401(k) retirement plans with up to 8% company match.
Up to $1.5K in free tools for our new auto techs.
Career growth through Cox Auto University training, opportunity for GED reimbursement, free ASE training/certification and more!
Flexible work schedules with overtime opportunities.
Great coworkers who love being part of a team.
Employee discounts on hundreds of items, from cars to computers to continuing education.
Monday - Friday 7:00a - 3:30p
Job Responsibilities
Inspect all repaired and primed panels for proper and complete body repairs and primer application as defined in the SOP. Review any incomplete, missed damage, or improper repairs with management before proceeding.
Mask/protect any adjacent panels (non-refinish) from scratches or damage before final sanding.
Prepare properly repaired and primed panels (including “blend” panels) for final finish application using abrasives, power-tools, and hand tools, as directed in SOP.
Avoid over-sanding (cutting through finish) or under-sanding (leaving sand scratches that will be visible in the final finish); refinish panels.
Clean and remove all dust and other particles from repair/refinish panels completely before moving completed vehicles to the next step.
Unload paint booths, unwrap cars and un-tape cars after refinish.
Inspect refinished body panels for proper color match and acceptable finish texture, bringing any quality issues to management's attention immediately.
Prepare the surface for buffing utilizing proper finish sanding products and technique (see SOP).
Restore refinish panel(s) to OEM quality utilizing the provided rotary buffer, correct buffing technique, compounds, and polishes defined in SOP.
Inspect remaining (not repaired/refinished) vehicle surfaces for overspray and remove as needed.
Remove and clean all compound or polish residue from buffed panels completely and inspect for acceptable finish quality.
Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
1 - 3 years of prep / buff experience or experience working in a body shop/repair preferred.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.
