Bodywork Technician (Surfacing) - 2nd shift
Singer Vehicle Design · Torrance, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$39.75–$58.4/hrFull-time
About the role
You will be responsible for carrying out body and paintwork with little supervision and to the highest standard on the restoration of Singer vehicles in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
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
Requirements
- Custom car or restoration experience
- 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
- Experience using polyester fillers to correct and shape body panels
- Color sanding experience
- Knowledge of high-level surfacing and gaping using block sanding methods
- Must possess high attention to detail, adhere to high 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
Schedule
Monday – Friday 1:45 pm – 10:15 pm with potential overtime. This role is eligible for $1.50 per hour shift differential.
Pay
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.
Benefits
- 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