Job Description

Bodyshop Buffer

The Bodyshop Buffer is responsible for performing final-stage polishing, buffing, and cosmetic refinishing on vehicles to ensure they meet company quality standards prior to delivery, transport, or customer release. This role supports vehicle processing and logistics operations by restoring vehicle surfaces, removing imperfections, and maintaining a high-quality finish while ensuring safety, productivity, and attention to detail. Must be open for overtime.

$24.64 per hour

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle buffing, polishing, waxing, and surface refinishing to remove scratches, swirl marks, oxidation, and minor paint imperfections.
• Inspect vehicle surfaces before and after buffing to ensure quality and identify defects requiring escalation.
• Use rotary buffers, polishers, sanding tools, and detailing equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with prep work including masking, cleaning, sanding, and surface preparation prior to polishing or refinishing.
• Support paint correction and final finishing activities after body repair or paint application.
• Maintain high-quality cosmetic appearance of vehicles before release to customers, dealerships, or transportation carriers.
• Identify and report major damage, paint defects, or repair concerns to the Bodyshop Lead or Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed according to production timelines and vehicle processing schedules.
• Follow company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bodyshop workstations, tools, and materials.
• Assist in moving, staging, and positioning vehicles within the bodyshop or processing yard as needed.
• Support overall bodyshop and vehicle logistics operations to minimize delays in processing and shipment readiness.
• Document completed work orders, quality checks, and repairs as required.
• Collaborate with paint technicians, repair technicians, quality inspectors, and operations teams.

Skills

• Knowledge of buffing compounds, polishing products, sanding materials, and refinishing technique
• Ability to operate buffing/polishing equipment safely.
• Understanding of paint finishes, clear coat protection, and cosmetic repair standards.
• Ability to identify surface imperfections and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle safety and handling procedures.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume vehicle logistics or production environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Employees assigned to vehicle processing and accessory installation functions that utilize English-only client work orders must be able to read and understand English-language instructions and documentation necessary to safely and accurately complete assigned tasks

Education & Experience

• H.S Diploma/G.E.D Required
• 1 year of Bodyshop experience
• Valid CA Driver's License Required

Glovis America, Inc. adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.

Physical Requirements

• Will be operating heavy machinery such as buffer machine
• Must operate desktop, computers, laptop, printer, scanners, shredders, etc.
• Constant use of hand/grasping product, writing, and typing
• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, squat, crouch for 5+ hours per day
• Reach over shoulder 3-5 hours per day
• Sit, drive 1-3 hours per day

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Working and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to change in temperature going in and out of buildings
• Exposure to dust, fumes, gases, auto exhaust
• This position is located in the Port Hueneme, CA office

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of all job duties performed by persons in the position. Glovis America reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.

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