Detailer

Kaizen Collision Center; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen Collision Center in La Mesa, CA is seeking an experienced Automotive Detailer for a full-time role. The detailer will professionally finish vehicles for customer delivery, going beyond basic washing to ensure a delivery-ready result.

The position is in a fast-paced collision repair environment requiring speed with high quality. You will complete final vehicle details, support production, and ensure vehicles move efficiently toward delivery.

Qualifications

• Collision center or body shop detailing experience strongly preferred.
• Must have valid driver1s license and acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrates reliability and ownership of work.
• Ability to work quickly without sacrificing quality.

Responsibilities

• Complete final details on vehicles following collision repairs.
• Wash and clean vehicle exteriors thoroughly.
• Vacuum and detail interiors.
• Clean windows, wheels, tires, door jambs, and hard-to-reach areas.
• Remove dust, compound, tape residue, fingerprints, and repair debris.
• Polish exterior surfaces when needed.
• Perform a final visual inspection before vehicles are delivered.
• Move vehicles safely throughout the facility.
• Keep the detail area clean, organized, and ready for production.
• Work with technicians, estimators, and production staff to keep vehicles moving.

Skills

Detailing experience

Valid driver1s license

Dependable

Job description

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Detailer

Full Time La Mesa, CA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1386

Salary Range: $18.00 To $23.00 Annually

If You Know How to Make a Vehicle Look Delivery-Ready, We Want You.

Kaizen Collision Center in La Mesa is hiring an experienced Automotive Detailer.

We’re looking for someone who knows the difference between simply washing a car andprofessionally finishing a vehicle for customer delivery.

This is a fast-paced collision repair environment. Vehicles are moving, customers are waiting, and quality matters. We need someone who can work with urgency without cutting corners.

If you’re dependable, take pride in your work, and can consistently turn out clean, polished, delivery-ready vehicles,we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Complete final details on vehicles following collision repairs
• Wash and clean vehicle exteriors thoroughly
• Vacuum and detail interiors
• Clean windows, wheels, tires, door jambs, and hard-to-reach areas
• Remove dust, compound, tape residue, fingerprints, and repair-related debris
• Polish exterior surfaces when needed
• Perform a final visual inspection before vehicles are deliveredIdentify and immediately report anything that doesn't look right
• Move vehicles safely throughout the facility
• Keep the detail area clean, organized, and ready for production
• Work with technicians, estimators, and production staff to keep vehicles moving

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Can work quicklywithout sacrificing quality
• Notices the details other people miss
• Takes ownership of their work
• Shows up ready to work and can be counted on
• Understands how important the final presentation is to the customer
• Works well as part of a collision repair team
• Has a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record

Collision center or body shop detailing experience is strongly preferred.

This Isn't a Slow-Paced Detail Job

Our La Mesa location needs someone who can keep up with abusy collision repair operation.

We aren't looking for someone who needs to be reminded what needs to get done. We're looking for a Detailer who can see what needs attention, handle it, and keep vehicles moving toward delivery.

Quality matters. Speed matters. Reliability matters.

Think You're a Fit?

If you're an experienced Automotive Detailer who takes pride in handing back a vehicle that looks its best,apply today.

Tell us about your detailing experience and why you'd be a strong addition toKaizen Collision Center – La Mesa team.