Maaco, also known as Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting was founded back in 1972 by Anthony A Martino and Daniel Rhode. As of today, they have over 500 stores that are located nationwide. They do over 60+ million in revenue each, and every year.
Maaco specializes with painting, as well as the collision process. In 2008, they were purchased by Driven Brands, after the founder, Anthony Martino died in 2008.
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-6:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-12:00pm; Closed Sunday
Minimum Age to Work Here: 16 years old
Positions Available: Paintline Technician, Painter Apprentice, Bodyman Apprentice, Production Manager, Front Office Sales Associate, Manager, Center Operator
Background Check Required? Yes
Negotiation: There is no room for negotiation since the hourly rate is already set.
Job Description / Average Wage
Front Office / Customer Service: You will help answer phone calls, as well as help provide estimates and more for those that bring their car in. You will also fill out paperwork, as well as help customers get rung up at the register. In your downtime, you may help around the shop cleaning up as well as do various paperwork for the managers on duty. This job will pay anywhere from $8 to $13 a hour.
Painter / Apprentice: This job is going to require a little bit of experience, as well as an education at a local skills trade based school. You will be responsible for helping customers with what they need, with either painting, or a collision process. You will assist with painting cars, as well as helping with repairing them. Before any job is completed, you’re going to help consult with them on what’s going to be done as well as give them a quote on what it’s going to cost in order to get the job done properly. The average wage starts around $10+ a hour.
Paintline Tech: You will start off at this position more than likely. You will sand down cars, mask them, as well as help with the detailing process. You will also ensure that the car meets all Maaco guidelines. The average wage for this job is $8 to $11 a hour.
Manager: Working the entire store, you’re going to be responsible for making sure that the entire store is running properly. You’re going to help run the front desk as well as make sure that the store opens and closes properly. You’ll set employee schedules as well as make sure that all customers are happy with their experience. The average pay is anywhere from $38,000 to $55,000 a year.
Other positions: Production manager, Center operator, front office sales.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Education assistance
- Social and recreation programs
- Retirement packages
- Health packages
Atmosphere and Perks
MAACO is the best place to work as Paintline technician and even in other positions. Entry level employees will receive various job perks like quality paid training, flexible workweek, and paid on the job training. Eligible employees will qualify for impressive benefits package aside from their already competitive pay. These employment perks may include medical and health insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off. There are indeed more to expect in this company — more improvement and growth in your career.
Interview Questions
How flexible is your schedule? Do you have a reliable form of transportation?
Will you be willing to work even weekends?
What are your weaknesses and strength?
What kind of person are you?
How you deal with your co-employees and your customers?
Who are you as a worker? Are you output oriented?
How will you difference an effective and efficient employee?
Why should the company hire you?
What is your edge over other candidate?
How long will you be working for the company?
Interview Tips
You will usually receive the invitation to be interviewed after a week or two from the time you have submitted all the documents necessary for the job application process. The interview questions Will gauge the candidate’s employment history, relevant job skills and knowledge, experiences, ability to deal with people and availability. Applicants will really respond to questions related to work ethics. When you answer questions make sure to answer with right chosen language and with utmost sincerity too. The interviewer will be impressed with people who know that they are fitted for the job they are applying for. Be well dressed and deal with the interviewers accordingly — be polite in answering them back. Impress the interviewer with your positive outlook in life and your wit in answering the interview questions. Applicants will likely be hired when they will be able to establish the clear reason why they have applied for the job.
How to apply
You can either apply at your local Maaco store, or if you want, you can also submit your resume online here. If you apply online, you will find that you can search out available positions in your local area.