About this role
Painter Associate at CarMax Lancaster focuses on cosmetic reconditioning and paint prep using PDR techniques, with cross-training across related inventory processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete body repairs, masking, sanding, and grinding
- Apply primer
- Remove and replace parts
- Repair plastic/substrate damage
- Post-paint refinish and defect corrections
Technical Overview
Technical scope includes body repair, paint prep, primer, and post-paint finishing; involves Kronos training and multiple workstation certifications to support reconditioning and flow inventory tasks.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level cosmetic reconditioning professional with experience in PDR and paint prep, capable of performing body repairs and defect corrections, and holding workstation certifications. Strong cross-training and data-reading skills are a plus.
Must-Have Skills
New Associate Orientation Training - OperationsKronos Training for Hourly AssociatesReadinterpretand transcribe dataLift objects weighing up to 50lbsComplete Workstation Certifications
Tools & Platforms
KronosWorkstation Certifications
Required Skills
PDRbody repairsmaskingsandinggrindingprimer applicationremoval and replacement of partsplastic and substrate repairspost-paint refinishdefect correctionsreadinterpretand transcribe dataKronos trainingworkstation certificationslift up to 50lbs
Hard Skills
PDR (Paintless Dent Repair)Body repairsMaskingSandingGrindingPrimer applicationRemoval and replacement of partsPlastic and substrate repairsPost-paint refinishDefect correctionsReadinterpretand transcribe dataCosmetic Reconditioning Associate IIFlow Inventory Associate IISenior Reconditioning AssociateSenior Reconditioning Associate IKronos Training for Hourly AssociatesWorkstation Certifications
Soft Skills
communicationteamworkproblem-solvingattention to detail
Certifications
Required
Cosmetic Reconditioning Associate II – Workstation CertificationFlow Inventory Associate II – Workstation CertificationSenior Reconditioning Associate – Workstation CertificationSenior Reconditioning Associate I – Workstation Certification
Keywords for Your Resume
Painter AssociateCarMaxPDRPaintless Dent RepairBody repairsMaskingSandingGrindingPrimer applicationRemoval and replacement of partsPlastic and substrate repairsPost-paint refinishDefect correctionsCosmetic ReconditioningCosmetic Reconditioning Associate IIFlow Inventory Associate IISenior Reconditioning AssociateSenior Reconditioning Associate IKronos TrainingWorkstation Certificationslift up to 50lbsreadinterpretand transcribe datakronos training for hourly associatespaintless dent repairbody repairsmaskingsandingprimer applicationremoval and replacement of partsdefect correctionscosmetic reconditioningkronos trainingworkstation certifications
Deal Breakers
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, Experience with PDR and cosmetic reconditioning, Kronos/Workstation certifications or ability to obtain
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