Automotive Paint & Finish Tech — Detailing & Polishing

Suburban-Automotive-Services-; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban-Automotive-Services- is seeking a Paint Shop Technician to handle automotive preparation, repair, finishing, and teardown across detailing, polishing, body work, painting, and mechanical support. The role requires detail orientation and safety awareness in a fast-paced shop.

Starting pay is $20/hour with opportunities to grow; hours are Monday–Friday 6:30am–3pm, with potential overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; trade school or certification preferred.
• 0–5+ years in automotive detailing, polishing, teardown, painting, body work or mechanical support.
• Basic to advanced automotive background with teardown/reassembly familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Detailing and surface preparation to meet quality standards.
• Wet sand and polish surfaces to achieve required finish quality.
• Disassemble and reassemble body parts for paint/finish operations.
• Install paint protection film, vinyl wraps, and window tint with care.
• Perform basic mechanical repairs and use shop tools safely.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production goals and track hours.

Skills

Automotive detailing

Polishing

Teardown

Painting

Body work

Mechanical support

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or technical certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Polishing equipment

Job description

Suburban-Automotive-Services- is seeking a Paint Shop Technician to handle automotive preparation, repair, finishing, and teardown across detailing, polishing, body work, painting, and mechanical support. The role requires detail orientation and safety awareness in a fast-paced shop.

Starting pay is $20/hour with opportunities to grow; hours are Monday–Friday 6:30am–3pm, with potential overtime based on workload.