Auto Body Prepper
Core
Perform light to extensive automotive bodywork including prepping, sanding, buffing, plastic welding, metal pulling, and panel repair to prepare vehicles for sale.
Role type
Senior IC Auto Body Technician / Prepper
Builds
Reconditioned used vehicles for Carvana's online sales platform
Domain
Automotive retail / Vehicle reconditioning
Required skills
light bodywork, sanding, buffing, bumper removal/installation, minor plastic welding, Bondo repair, metal pulling, stud welding, roof and rocker panel repair, training junior technicians
Preferred skills
heavy bodywork, extensive panel repair, mentoring
Technologies
plastic welding tools, stud welding equipment, metal pulling tools, sanding/buffing equipment
Responsibilities
Prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles; Removing and installing bumpers; Performing minor and extensive bodywork on multiple panels; Training other autobody technicians
Seniority
Entry-level to Senior, hands-on IC