Night Paint Prep Technician

CarMax is the nation's largest retailer of used cars with a presence spanning from coast to coast, housing over 250 store locations and employing more than 30,000 associates. Established over 30 years ago, CarMax revolutionized the used car buying experience by introducing transparency, integrity, and trust into what was traditionally a complicated process. This dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction has helped CarMax earn recognition as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where associates are empowered to grow their careers while delivering outstanding service to their customers. CarMax creates opportunities for employees to shine and advance while helping communities thrive through various initiatives.

The Paint Prep Technician role based in Glen Allen, Virginia, at the Richmond location, is a vital position within CarMax's automotive reconditioning team. This role contributes directly to ensuring every vehicle adheres to CarMax's high standards of quality and appearance before reaching customers. As a Paint Prep Technician, you will work in a modern, climate-controlled facility alongside a team of dedicated professionals. Your primary responsibility involves preparing and reconditioning vehicles through expert paint retouching, dent repair, and finishing processes that restore cars to their optimal condition. This hands-on, fast-paced role requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, and physical stamina as you engage in sanding, grinding, masking, waxing, and buffing to meet the company’s stringent quality assurance criteria.

Working at CarMax goes beyond a job; it’s a career with meaningful work that impacts the automotive industry and the customers served. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build skills in automotive paint preparation and refinishing in an environment that values teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement. The company also ensures that employees receive the necessary tools, training, and support to succeed and develop professionally. The role mandates compliance with CarMax’s Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workspace. With a commitment to innovation and customer-centric solutions, CarMax invites dedicated individuals to join and help shape the future of used car retailing while growing their skillset within a nationally respected employer.