Detailer III

Singer Vehicle Design
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2024 CLOSED ON 4/20/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detailer III position at Singer Vehicle Design?

About Singer :
We are passionate about creating some of the most awesome automobiles in the world. Founded in California in 2009, Singer Vehicle Design is a luxury brand with a global clientele and operations in the US, the UK, and Switzerland. Our mission is described simply as: "A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence.” The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 in pursuit of bespoke restorations.

Detailer II
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Position Summary :

Under supervision from members of the Production and Quality teams, the Detailer III will meticulously clean and polish cars using a variety of cleaning products, tools, and techniques for both the interior and exterior of vehicles in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

Essential Functions :

Effectively and efficiently maintains vehicle inventory appearance and performance by cleaning, correcting, and restoring interior (upholstery, compartments, windows, conditions vinyl and leather, etc.) and exterior (paint, finish, nickel plating trim, windows, wheels, tires, headlights, break lights, taillights, etc.) components of vehicles.

Inspects vehicles for stains, debris, and damage before returning the vehicle to the client.

Washes, dries, and details vehicles to prepare for customer delivery and/or for vehicle lot inventory.

Works closely with the production and quality leadership to ensure vehicles are ready for delivery, prior to client arrival.

Consistently ensures quality control in customer care and vehicle management procedures.

Polishes nickel-plating components (mirror housing, Targa hoop, dashboard, bumperette, wheel rims, trims, and molding, etc. inside the vehicle)

Works with Lead and Production Supervisor to ensure production demands meets the specified production schedule.

Inspects and assesses vehicles to determine whether it needs a minor paint repair, or a significant paint repair is required, then communicates the findings to the project production lead.

Can perform minor paint repairs, addressing issues such as scratches, chips, and door hinge paint damage.?

Effectively reports status of all paint repairs to paint finish production lead.?

Understands quality inspection reports for paint damage, can pinpoint specific damage areas on the vehicle, and assesses the necessity for paint repairs.

Works daily tasks lists set out by Lead/Production Supervisor

Reports daily vehicle build status to Lead/Production Supervisor

Performs operational procedure according to required engineering specifications.

Ensures workflow is tracked and on time through daily meetings

Cleans and polishes nickel plated and brass parts

Manages exchanging of parts with Material Management department

Performs basic car cleaning functions, e.g., removes dirt and debris from painted surfaces on interior/exterior of the car, wheels/wheel wells, windows, and engine bay before starting every job

Preps vehicle for vinyl installation

Works in a cross-functional team environment as a strong team player and demonstrates the ability to work with other functional groups to achieve company-wide goals

Manages the inventory of cleaning supplies

Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment

Assists other team members as necessary

Assists in special projects as required

Actively seeks out additional assignments during non-peak time frames

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications: :

Required Education/Experience :

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum two (2) to three (3) years of experience with polishing nickel, brass, or other painted parts

Minimum five (5) years of detailing experience

Knowledgeable about detailing chemicals

Preferred Education/Experience and/or Certifications :

Technical training in the automotive/motorcycle industry

Prior experience in aerospace or automotive manufacturing

Prior experience in rapid growth environment

Experience detailing luxury vehicles

Color Sanding/Wet Sanding

Skills/Abilities and Attributes :

Ability to polish to high gloss, remove swirl marks, light scratches, blemishes, and water spots

Ability to do a multi-step polish.

Ability to use a machine polisher (rotary or dual action)

Ability to use different polishing pads (foam, microfiber, wool)

Ability to read and understand work instructions.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes.

Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment.

?Ability to color sand using various abrasives and cut and polish painted vehicles.?

Ability to mask prep and perform various paint repairs,?

Ability to use, and maintain paint guns, and painting equipment.

Perfectionist mindset, very high attention to detail, and a passion for cars

Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others

Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently

Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Physical Demands/Work Environment :

Must be able to use fingers, hands, and arms to polish parts and clean cars

Must have ability to speak clearly and distinctly and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone

Must be able to work an early schedule and work overtime when needed

Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the production environment

Compensation :

The starting pay range for this position is between $24.00 - $28.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.



Benefits:
Singer employees enjoy generous paid time off, low-cost health insurance, a 401(k) plan with a company match, life and AD&D insurance, long-term and short-term disability, Snap-On tools for our techs, and continuous opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

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.

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