Automotive Detail & Paint Correction Technician

Brown's West Branch Ford, LLC; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown’s West Branch Ford, LLC in West Branch, IA is seeking an Automotive Detail & Paint Correction/Application Technician. Join a growing team and help make our vehicles look their best.

You will wash, detail, polish, and prepare vehicles for delivery and lot display, with opportunities for light paint correction. Training is available; previous buffing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Experience with undercoat and paint correction is a plus.
• Able to stand, bend, reach, and move throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Wash, wax, vacuum, and thoroughly detail vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for customer delivery, inventory, and lot display.
• Perform light paint correction and paint enhancement, including polishing and removing minor imperfections.
• Apply waxes, sealants, and other products to protect vehicle finishes.
• Clean and prepare vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Perform final inspections to ensure vehicles meet our standards before delivery.
• Safely move vehicles around the dealership and lot.
• Keep the detail area and lot clean and organized.
• Assist with other detail department duties as needed.

Skills

Detailing

Attention to detail

Vehicle washing

Teamwork

Reliability

Job description

Automotive Detail & Paint Correction/Application Technician

Join a Growing Team & Help Make Our Vehicles Look Their Best!

Brown’s West Branch is growing, and we’re looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Automotive Detailer with paint correction experienceto join our team. This position is a great fit for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working with vehicles, and has an eye for detail.

We are looking for someone who can wash, clean, polish, and prepare vehicles for customers and our lot, with experience or an interest in light paint correction and paint enhancement. Experience with buffing and polishing is a plus—we are willing to train the right person. Upper pay range reflects a candidate that has paint correction and undercoat experience.

• Full-time and part-time opportunities are available. If you are seeking part time, please include the days and times you are available in your application.

• Please complete assessments (approx. 7 minutes) via the link below. This will help our leadership team review your application promptly.

https://www.ondemandassessment.com/o/JB-PC8L2PJIJ/landing?u=1172635

What You’ll Do

• Wash, wax, vacuum, and thoroughly detail vehicles
• Prepare vehicles for customer delivery, inventory, and lot display
• Perform light paint correction and paint enhancement, including polishing and removing minor imperfections such as swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and water spots
• Apply waxes, sealants, and other products to enhance and protect vehicle finishes
• Clean and prepare vehicle interiors and exteriors
• Perform final inspections to ensure vehicles meet our standards before delivery
• Safely move vehicles around the dealership and lot
• Keep the detail area and lot clean and organized
• Assist with other detail department duties as needed

Who We’re Looking For

The right person is:

• Dependable and punctual
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in their work
• Comfortable working with vehicles and learning new techniques
• Able to work efficiently in a busy dealership environment
• Positive, hardworking, and willing to learn
• Comfortable with an active job that involves standing, bending, reaching, and moving throughout the day
• Experienced with undercoat and paint correction, polishing, or buffing(a plus, but not required)

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and willingness to complete pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to safely operate customer and dealership vehicles
• Must be at least 18 years of age (to meet insureability requirements)
• Willingness to maintain compliance with our insurance requirements