Paint Prep Technician

Paint Prep TechnicianJoin Our Relentless Pursuit of ExcellenceAt 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 Prep 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 preparation work to the absolute highest standards on our Singer luxury vehicles in a manner that demonstrates, "Everything is Important."What You'll Do:Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, filing, grinding, masking, prepping, sanding to precise standards, applying primer, paint application, and conducting quality assurance inspections and revisions prior to our advanced paint application process.Clean and inspect vehicles for any flaws or imperfections prior to paintingPrep vehicles for paint application and ensures quality assurance to precise company standards.Properly fill depressions with body filler and ensures a quality repair.Carefully and accurately mask any areas that are not meant to be painted.Use hammers/dollies to fix minor metalwork.File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.Replace bolts on panels and align properly.Who We're Looking For:High school diploma or equivalentMinimum two (2) years of experience in paint preparation for high-end luxury automobiles, hot rods, or restoration shopsExperience with painting and prepping custom or restored automobilesExperience filing, sanding, and grinding different materials such as steel, carbon-fiber/composite and/or fiberglass to provide an impeccable surface in preparation for paint application on custom automobilesExperience prepping and painting different materials including steel, and compositesAbility to perform quality assurance to precise company standardsExperience using various hand and power tools and equipmentMust 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 deadlinesLocation & Schedule:This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA and the schedule is Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm with potential overtime. Or Monday - Friday 1:45pm-10:15pm with a shift differential of $1.50/hr.What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You:The starting pay range for this position is between $22 - 30 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.Health & Wellness80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plansTax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverageTime Off & FlexibilityGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year'sFinancial BenefitsAnnual bonus plan401(k) with company matchAnnual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)Monthly cell phone reimbursementPerks & ExtrasFree snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)"Working Advantage" employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and moreTools provided for techniciansTeam events and company gatherings throughout the yearDiscounted pet insurance through MetLifeEmployee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!Growth & DevelopmentAnnual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee developmentOngoing learning and development opportunitiesAccess 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 hallsEqual Employment OpportunityWe 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.Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!