Autobody Buffer

We are seeking an Autobody Buffer to join our team. In this role, you will polish and finish vehicle exterior surfaces to remove paint imperfections, correct flaws, and deliver a high-gloss, showroom-ready finish.

Core Responsibilities

• Paint Correction: Operate rotary and dual-action buffers to eliminate sanding marks, swirl marks, oxidation, runs, and light scratches.
• Surface Preparation: Wash, dry, clay bar, or sand painted panels before compounding to guarantee a spotless work surface.
• Compound Application: Mix and apply appropriate cutting compounds, polishes, waxes, and protective ceramic or sealant coatings.
• Quality Inspection: Inspect finished body panels under specialized lighting to guarantee a smooth, uniform, and flawless reflection.
• Shop Collaboration: Coordinate closely with auto body painters and collision technicians to streamline shop workflow and meet deadlines.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED equivalent; prior experience in auto body repair or professional detailing required.
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with electric and pneumatic buffers, backing plates, and foam or wool pads.
• Paint Expertise: Solid understanding of clear coats, paint hardness, and precise techniques to avoid paint burn-through on panel edges.
• Physical Demands: Strong physical stamina, including the ability to stand for long shifts, bend, reach, and operate vibrating power tools continuously.

International Body Shop is a family-owned and operated full-service collision repair shop with over five decades of experience. We promise to provide outstanding customer service as well as the finest quality repair and body shop work in Elmhurst, IL, and the surrounding area.

Our goal has always been to provide the best service and we have been in business for over 40 years because we have been able to deliver on that promise.