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Job Description Position: Paint Preparer – Douglas Auto Body Shop Location: Summit, New Jersey Employment Type: Full-time, with benefits Rate and Days: $25.00 per hour working 40 hours a week Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you have a sharp eye for detail, take pride in doing the job right the first time, and enjoy working as part of a team? We’re looking for a Paint Preparer to join our busy body shop and help us deliver high-quality repairs and finishes for our customers. As a Paint Preparer, you will be responsible for preparing repaired and primed vehicle panels for refinishing, ensuring surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready for paint, and supporting our painters so vehicles move efficiently through the shop. What you’ll do • Sand, block, and prepare repaired and primed panels so they are smooth and free of visible imperfections before paint application., • Mask and protect adjacent panels, trim, glass, and other non-painted surfaces to prevent overspray and damage., • Clean and wipe down surfaces to remove dust, grease, and contaminants prior to painting., • Assist painters by keeping vehicles on schedule and communicating progress or issues promptly., • Help with light disassembly and reassembly of parts as needed for proper prep and finishing., • Maintain a clean, organized work area and care for tools and equipment., • Follow all safety procedures, including proper use of PPE and safe handling of materials. What we’re looking for • Strong attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship., • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and shop procedures consistently., • Positive attitude and ability to get along well with painters, body technicians, estimators, and office staff., • Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Previous paint prep, detailing, or auto body experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right candidate., • Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Why you’ll like working here • Steady work in a professional, well-equipped collision shop., • Supportive team environment where everyone works together to deliver great results., • Competitive pay based on experience, with opportunities to grow into other roles in the shop., • Cigna medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and HRA coverage., • 401(k) available on day one., • Paid holidays, personal time, and vacation.

Job DescriptionPeotter's Auto Spa is a premium paint protection film, ceramic coating, window tint, and detailing studio in Springfield, NJ — part of a family automotive group with more than 30 years in the business and New Jersey's. We protect and restore high-end vehicles for owners across North Jersey.The pieces are in place: a skilled installer and detail team, premium film and coating brands, an 8,900 sq ft facility, and steady demand. What we need is one leader who owns the whole machine — who fills the calendar, closes the high-value work, runs the floor with discipline, and holds every person to a number.Your mission: grow the shop, run it well, and build a team that wins. What you'll own: • Revenue. Own the sales number. Work with our marketing and lead-gen staff to turn inbound leads, dealer accounts, and walk-ins into booked, deposited jobs. Personally close premium PPF and ceramic packages and coach others to do the same., • The calendar. Build and run a "perfect week" schedule so every installer, tinter, and detailer is booked to capacity — no idle bays, no overbooked promises., • Operations & quality. Run the floor day to day: check-in, work orders, job timing, final inspection, and on-time delivery. Keep comebacks under 3%., • People & accountability. Lead a team of roughly 10–12 technicians and sales staff. Run weekly 1-on-1s, set clear targets, recognize wins, and address underperformance quickly and fairly. Recommend hires and exits to the owner., • The scoreboard. Manage by KThe opportunity, • PIs — weekly sales, average ticket, close rate, revenue per labor hour, labor cost %, and gross profit by service. Report them to the owner every week, straight from our shop system (OrbisX)., • Cash. Make sure every job is deposited, invoiced, and collected. Keep receivables current and dealer accounts on terms., • Customer experience. Protect our reputation with high-end clients. Drive 5-star reviews and repeat business. What you bring (required): • 5+ years in the auto appearance industry (PPF, ceramic, tint, detailing), a dealership service/sales department, or a comparable high-ticket automotive business., • 3+ years directly managing a team of 6 or more — scheduling, hiring input, performance reviews., • A track record of owning a revenue or sales target, with numbers you can point to., • Working knowledge of PPF, ceramic coatings, and window tint — enough to quote accurately, inspect work, and spot a bad install., • Experience running a business on shop-management or CRM software (OrbisX, Tekmetric, Shopmonkey, Salesforce, HighLevel, or similar)., • Valid driver's license; available on-site in Springfield, NJ, including some Saturdays. Nice to have: • Hands-on install or detailing certification (XPEL, STEK, Llumar, Gtechniq, IDA, or similar)., • Experience with luxury or exotic clientele and dealer or fleet accounts., • Experience reading a P&L and managing labor cost. Compensation & benefits: • Base salary: $70,000., • Uncapped monthly commission tied to shop revenue — the more the shop grows, the more you earn, with no ceiling., • Paid time off, health contribution, and employee pricing on services and products., • A clear path to grow with a multi-business automotive group. How to apply:Send your resume and a short note answering one question: "Tell us about a shop or team you made better — what the numbers were when you started and what they were when you left." Applications without that note won't be reviewed.Peotter's Auto Spa is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of every background.

Job DescriptionJob Title: Auto Detailer. Location: Luxury Vehicle Repair Facility. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Auto Detailer to join our team at a luxury vehicle repair facility with high production volume. The ideal candidate will have a passion for detailing vehicles, with experience in denibbing, and buffing. Responsibilities: • Detailing luxury vehicles to a high standard using the latest techniques and products., • De-nibbing and buffing vehicles to restore the original shine., • Keeping up-to-date with the latest vehicle detailing trends., • Maintaining a clean and organized workspace., • Communicating effectively with the team and customers. Requirements: • Proven experience in auto detailing., • Knowledge of the latest vehicle detailing trends and techniques., • Ability to work efficiently in a high-production environment., • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with precision., • Valid driver's license., • Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence., • Knowledge of tools required for denibbing and sanding vehicles of paint imperfections. We offer competitive pay, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment. If you have a passion for auto detailing and a desire to work with luxury vehicles, please apply now!