Paint Finish Technician (Polish)

Singer Vehicle Design; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA/FSA options

Paid PTO

401(k) with match

Annual merit increases

Tools provided

Employee discounts

Job summary

Singer Vehicle Design in Torrance, CA is seeking a Paint Finish Technician to contribute to the restoration and reimagination of Porsche 911s with flawless paint. The role emphasizes precision, problem-solving, and a passion for automotive detail.

You will work on high-end finishes, perform meticulous sanding and polishing, and collaborate with a skilled team to meet exacting standards. Onsite, 2nd shift with overtime potential and a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of hands‑on experience with sanding, polishing and finishing custom paint applications on luxury vehicles, hot rods, or restorations.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Team oriented with the ability to multi‑task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform paint finishing on Singer luxury vehicles to the highest standard.
• Ensure clear coat is applied per precise standards; sand and polish using rotary and orbital machines.
• Carefully sand door jams and other areas with appropriate grit; refine sanding marks with various pads.
• Inspect surfaces after sanding for flaws and correct as needed.
• Provide tools and maintain a clean, safe work environment on the shop floor.

Skills

Sanding

Polishing

Finishing

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Paint knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Rotary sander

Orbital sander

Polishing compounds

Block sanding

Job description

Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything 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’re looking for a Paint Finish Technician to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You will carry out paint finishing on Singer luxury vehicles to the absolute highest standard in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

What You’ll Do:

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring clear coat has been applied properly to adhere to precise application standards, sanding areas of need using block sanding and rotary machines, thoroughly cleaning vehicle for second coat of clear, and carefully and thoroughly polishing the vehicle using rotary machines, foam pads, and polish.
• Ensure clear coat has been applied properly to adhere to defined quality and precise application standards
• Carefully and precisely use yellow scuff pads to sand down door jams or smaller areas of care
• Use heavy grit of block, carefully and manually sands down heavier areas of care
• Accurately refine previous block sanding marks using various orbital sanding machines along with different grit pads
• Use interface pad for further refinement
• After post-paint sanding is complete, carefully and accurately inspects all areas after sanding for any flaws and imperfections
• Carefully sand car again by hand to refine miscellaneous areas using high grit pads (up to 3000 grit)
• Use rotary machine and compound to carefully remove any sanding marks from the automobile
• Use rotary machines, foam pads, and polishing compounds to precisely and accurately polish the automobile for a flawless and perfect paint finish

Who We’re Looking For:

• Our ideal candidate is eager to learn, self-driven, detail-oriented and has demonstrated success working with a team towards a common goal with proven results.
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of hands‑on experience with sanding, polishing and finishing custom paint applications on luxury vehicles, hot rods, or restorations
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines
• Bonus points for Certifications and/or technical automotive program graduate

Location & Schedule:

This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA. We are hiring for 2nd shift which is Monday - Friday 1:45pm - 10:15pm with potential overtime. This shift will have a pay differential of $1.50 per hour.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You:

The starting salary range for this position is between $26 - 38 per hour plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone 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.

• 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family
• 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) – 2-3 weeks per year depending on the role
• 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s off
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our Minimart)
• “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
• Tools provided for technicians
• Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
• Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!

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

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.