Talascend is currently seeking a Automotive Polisher for a contract opportunity with our client in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Overview
The automotive polisher performs wet sanding, rubbing, and polishing work on exterior vehicle parts, components, and complete finished vehicles. This role inspects vehicles for paint flaws and quality issues while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
Responsibilities
- Wet sand and rub vehicles to production finish standards.
- Identify sanding paint flaws, scratches, and imperfections.
- Rub individual automotive parts or entire vehicles without burning through the paint.
- Recognize when assistance is needed.
- Inspect incoming and outgoing vehicles.
- Document additional quality issues and communicate them to the team leader or manager in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean workstation and work environment.
Qualifications
- Valid driver's license.
- Experience working in a professional paint or body shop.
- Beginner to standard-level experience with paint preparation and polishing tools.
- Knowledge of paint equipment and products, including polishers, dual-action polishers, and compounds.
- Ability to multitask while ensuring follow-up and execution of required tasks.
- Highly organized with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively by telephone, email, and written correspondence.
- Willingness to assist and teach peers while demonstrating flexibility.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Military connected talent encouraged to apply.