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Master Heavy Body Technician - 2nd Shift - $6,000 Bonus

Carvana, Kent, Ohio, United States

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Master Heavy Body Technician - 2nd Shift - $6,000 Bonus We’re looking for Autobody Preppers with a

minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork 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 Experienced Heavy Body Technician, you’ll be expected to train other Autobody Technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including:

Heavy plastic welding/stapling

Heavy metal pulling, straightening, shrinking, and stud welding

Roof and rocker panel repair

Large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

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.

Pay Range: $27‑$35 + $1 Shift Differential

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

Schedule We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow‑through on this commitment to our customers. We’re looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.

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.

Not a match for this role?

Role We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience – look below to see what you’ll be doing to help us get our low‑mile, late‑model cars ready for our customers:

Entry‑Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding

Mid‑Level Prepper (min 3‑5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding

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 a Motor Vehicle Records check

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 is not limited to face shield or goggles, non‑slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About 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.

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