OEM Body Finish & Quality Buffing Tech II

Cox Automotive; East Lake (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking a Quality Control Body Repair Tech II to ensure OEM quality appearance on refinished panels after paint, using finishing abrasives and buffing compounds per SOP. You will inspect color match, prep surfaces for buffing, and restore panels to OEM quality with the proper tools and techniques.

Work hours are 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on safety and adherence to SOPs. The role requires standing, lifting light weights, and driving capabilities as needed; salary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5 years buffing experience or experience working in a body shop/repair preferred.
• Valid respirator Fit Test.
• Paint Training Certification as defined in HAPS 6H regulation.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1–15 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect refinished body panels for color match and acceptable finish texture, bringing any quality issues to management's attention immediately.
• Prepare surface for buffing utilizing proper finish sanding products and technique (see SOP).
• Restore refinish panel(s) to OEM quality utilizing provided rotary buffer, correct buffing technique, compounds and polishes defined in SOP.
• Inspect remaining (not repaired/refinished) vehicle surfaces for overspray and remove as needed.
• Remove and clean all compound or polish residue from buffed panels completely and inspect for acceptable finish quality.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Buffing experience

Quality inspection

Paint handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Quality Control Body Repair Tech II to ensure OEM quality appearance on refinished panels after paint, using finishing abrasives and buffing compounds per SOP. You will inspect color match, prep surfaces for buffing, and restore panels to OEM quality with the proper tools and techniques.

Work hours are 8am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with a focus on safety and adherence to SOPs. The role requires standing, lifting light weights, and driving capabilities as needed; salary