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Automotive Body Shop Buffer

Huffines Auto Dealerships
  • Plano, Texas
    6 days ago

    Job Description

    Automotive Body Shop Buffer
    Huffines Chevrolet Plano
     
     
    Why Work at Huffines:
    Huffines operates 10 dealerships across McKinney, Plano, Lewisville, and Corinth, representing top brands like Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Chevrolet, Genesis, Hyundai, Kia, and Subaru.Celebrating over 100 years of award-winning service, Huffines is known for its strong leadership, excellent work-life balance, and commitment to “WOW” our customers, team members, community, and peers.

    Join a company consistently voted a “Top Places to Work” in DFW, where growth, opportunity, and customer excellence drive everything we do!

     
    Body Shop Buffer Job Description:
    The Huffines Body Shop Buffer is a skilled craftsperson responsible for polishing and nibbing minor imperfections after vehicles have been painted. The Body Shop Buffer is responsible for the final stage of the automotive refinishing process, ensuring that vehicles leave our shop with a flawless and polished appearance.  
     
    Body Shop Buffer Responsibilities:
    • Utilize various tools and equipment, such as buffing machines, polishing compounds, and sandpaper, to remove imperfections from the vehicle's surface and achieve a smooth, glossy finish
    • Prepare vehicle surfaces by cleaning, masking, and sanding as needed to ensure the best results during the buffing process
    • Conduct thorough inspections to identify any remaining imperfections, such as swirl marks, scratches, or blemishes, and address them to meet quality standards
    • Ensure that the paint color and finish match the vehicle's original specifications, and make any necessary adjustments to achieve consistency
    • Follows all shop policies and procedures as well as safety standards and environmental regulations
    • Helps maintain shop appearance
    • Ensures the shop runs efficiently by performing duties such as inventory stocking and other general functions
    • Performs other duties as assigned
     
    Body Shop Buffer Requirements:
    • Minimum One Year experience 
    • Some post-secondary automotive training
    • High school diploma or GED
    • Demonstrated ability to work well with others and be a team player
    • Results-oriented self-starter
    • Attention to detail and an eye for perfection
    • Unrestricted driver license and clean driving record
    • Strong technical performance record
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Commitment to delivering world-class customer service 
    • Experienced applicants should possess tools of the trade
    • Demonstrated desire to learn new processes and adapt quickly
    • Proficiency in computer skills
     
    Compensation and Benefits:
    • Competitive Market Wage
    • Medical benefits, vision, dental, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • 401(k) 
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Employee discounts
    • Paid time off (PTO)
    • Paid holidays
    • Chaplain Services
     
    DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
    In addition to background checks, Huffines performs pre-employment and random drug testing mepr

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPlano, Texas
    Websitehttps://www.huffines.net/career-search.htm

    Skills

    • Body Shopunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Health Planunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Painting (Facilities and Maintenance)unmatched
    • Polishingunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched

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