Lux Car Bodywork Technician — High-End Restoration

Singer Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Annual merit increases

Company incentives

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Bodywork Technician to lead high-end paint repair and finishing on Porsche 911 restorations. This onsite role requires talent, precision, and pride in every detail as part of a dedicated team.

With 5+ years in luxury or restoration shops, you will work on basecoat application, color sanding, and surface refinishing using professional tools, under a schedule of Monday–Friday with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in high-end luxury automobiles, hot rods, restoration body shops.
• Experience applying and mixing water-based refinish basecoats, 2K refinish clearcoats, and high film build urethane primers and sealers.

Responsibilities

• Perform high quality paint repair and production work.
• Perform high quality color sand and polishing work including filing, grinding, and sanding of repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Surface vehicles without supervision.
• Perform high quality surfacing repair and production work, including depression repair.
• Align body panels to gap and flush specification.
• Shoot primer and surfacing primer without supervision.

Skills

Restoration experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Tools

Water-based refinish basecoats

2K refinish clearcoats

High-build urethane primers

Polyester fillers

Color sanding tools

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

AtSinger Vehicle Design, we believeEverything is Important.That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’relooking foraBodywork Technicianto bring theirpassion, precision, and problem-solving skillsto our team inTorrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

WhyYou’llLove This Role:

• You will beresponsible forcarrying out body and paintworkwith little supervision andto the highest standard ontherestorationof Singer vehiclesin a manner thatdemonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
  
  

WhatYou’llDo:

• Perform high quality paint repair and production work
• Perform high quality color sand and polishing work including filing, grinding, and sanding of repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools
• Surface vehicles without supervision
• Performhigh quality surfacing repair and production work, including depression repair
• Align body panels to gap and flush specification
• Shoot primer and surfacing primer without supervision
  
  

WhoWe’reLooking For:

• Custom car or restoration experience
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in high-end luxury automobiles, hot rods, restoration body shops
• Experience applyingand mixingwater-based refinish basecoats, 2K refinish clearcoats, and high film build urethane primers and sealers
• Experience using polyester fillers to correct and shape body panels
• Color sanding experience
• Knowledge of high-level surfacing and gaping using block sanding methods
• Mustpossesseshigh attention to detail, adhere tohigh standards, and work well in a dedicated team environment where, “Everything is Important”
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
  
  

Location & Schedule:

This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA and the schedule is Monday – Friday 1:45pm – 10:15pm with potential overtime. This role is eligible for $1.50 per hour shift differential.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven By You

The starting pay range for this position is between $39.75 - $58.40 per hour plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantraEverything is Importantguides us every day, so naturally we also believeEveryone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

Health & Wellness

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
• Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
  
  

Time Off & Flexibility

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
  
  

Financial Benefits

• Annual bonus plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
  
  

Perks & Extras

• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
• “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
• Tools provided for technicians
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
• Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
• Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!
  
  

Growth & Development

• Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon!
• Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!