Automotive Paint Polisher - Troy, MI

CrossFire Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group is seeking an Automotive Paint Polisher in Troy, MI to polish exterior vehicle parts and complete finished vehicles. The role involves wet sanding, rubbing to production standards, and ensuring high-quality finishes.

You will inspect and document any quality issues, communicate with team leaders, and maintain a clean work environment in a fast-paced body shop setting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in a professional paint or body shop.
• Knowledge of paint prep/polish tools.
• Familiarity with paint equipment such as polisher/DA/compounds.

Responsibilities

• Wet sanding and rubbing vehicles to production finish standards.
• Identifying paint flaws, scratches and imperfections.
• Rubbing individual auto parts or entire vehicle without burning through paint.
• Know when to ask for assistance from team leader/manager.
• Inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles for quality issues.
• Documenting additional quality issues and informing supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized workstation.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Paint shop experience

Tools

Polish tools

Polish equipment knowledge

Job description

Automotive Paint Polisher

Location: Troy, MI

Pay rate: $22 - $26/hr

Shift: 6AM - 2:30PM Mon-Fri

Description

As a member of the polish team, an individual is tasked with performing polish work on exterior vehicle parts or components, as well as complete finished vehicles.

Essential Job Functions

• Wet sanding and rubbing vehicles to production finish standards
• Ability to see sanding paint flaws, scratches and imperfections
• Rubbing individual auto parts or entire vehicle without burning through paint
• Recognizing the need to ask for assistance if needed
• Eye for inspecting incoming and outgoing vehicles
• Documenting any additional quality issues found and informing the Team Leader/Manager in a timely manner
• Maintain a clean workstation and work environment

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Possess beginner to standard level of paint prep/ polish tools
• Experience working in a professional paint or body shop
• Paint equipment/product knowledge and ability to use (polisher/DA/compounds etc.)

Required Skills

• Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and execution of required tasks
• High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Oral and written communication skills, must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
• Must be willing to assist peers, teach and help out as well as exude flexibility