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Carmax

Autobody Painter

Kentwood, MI · On-site

$21.85 - $33.34/hr

We're rethinking the way people buy cars - and our associates help us do just that. We believe work ... body repairs, including masking, sanding, and grinding * Apply primer and refinish paint surfaces ...

Auto Pride Collision

Painter

Mount Morris, MI · On-site

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be ...

Auto Pride Collision

Painter

Hemlock, MI · On-site

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be ...

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CollisionRight

Painter

Hemlock, MI · On-site

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be ...

CollisionRight

Painter

Mount Morris, MI · On-site

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be ...

The Boyd Group

Auto Body Technician

Kingsford, MI · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

The Auto Body Technician's primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an ... paint or agreed-upon equivalent. Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto body painter helper in Michigan is $22.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.16 and $25.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Auto Body Painter Helper assists auto body painters in preparing vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces. They help mix paint, maintain painting equipment, and ensure the work area stays organized. Their role is essential for achieving a smooth and professional paint finish. This position often serves as a stepping stone to becoming a skilled auto body painter with additional training and experience.

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As an Auto Body Painter Helper, your day usually starts with organizing materials and preparing vehicles by sanding, taping, and cleaning surfaces before painting. You work closely with experienced painters, assisting them by mixing paint, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the workspace stays clean and safe throughout the process. Helpers often move between various tasks and must adapt to urgent projects or customer needs as required. This hands-on role offers excellent insight into the auto body repair field and can serve as a stepping stone to higher-level positions, such as lead painter or technician, with continued experience and training.

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Auto Body Painter Helper

Cox Communications, Inc.

Carleton, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Cox Communications rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 127 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

18th of 99 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Vehicle Operations

Job Profile

Reconditioning Service Technician I (Union)

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option 

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Job Description

Auto Body Painter Helper

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an entry - level Technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including:

  • Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.

  • Completing work order documentation.

  • Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.

  • Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.

  • Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.

  • Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.

  • Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.

  • Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED preferred.

  • 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or technical school in automotive program.

  • Valid driver's license andgood drivingrecordrequired.

  • Ability tooperateboth manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.

  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and climb.

  • Ability tolift upto 15 pounds (e.g., tools and materials).

  • Ability to perform repetitive motions andmaintainmanual dexterity in a production environment.

SMCOX

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.EOE, including disability/vetsApplicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.



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About Cox Communications

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Cox Communications is the largest private telecom company in America, serving six million homes and businesses. That's a lot, but we also proudly serve our employees. Our benefits and our award-winning culture are just two of the things that make Cox a coveted place to work. If you're interested in bringing people closer through broadband, smart home tech and more, join Cox Communications today! Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark?

Industry

Media and telecom

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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