Bodywork Technician (Surfacing) - 2nd shift
Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
At 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 Bodywork 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 be responsible for carrying out body and paintwork with little supervision and to the highest standard on the restoration of Singer vehicles in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”
What You’ll Do:
Perform high quality paint repair and production work
Perform high quality color sand and polishing work including filing, grinding, and sanding of repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools
Surface vehicles without supervision
Perform high quality surfacing repair and production work, including depression repair
Align body panels to gap and flush specification
Shoot primer and surfacing primer without supervision
Who We’re Looking For:
Custom car or restoration experience
Minimum five (5) years of experience in high-end luxury automobiles, hot rods, restoration body shops
Experience applying and mixing water-based refinish basecoats, 2K refinish clearcoats, and high film build urethane primers and sealers
Experience using polyester fillers to correct and shape body panels
Color sanding experience
Knowledge of high-level surfacing and gaping using block sanding methods
Must possesses 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 deadlines
Location & Schedule:
This is an onsite position in Torrance, CA and the schedule is Monday – Friday 1:45pm – 10:15pm with potential overtime. This role is eligible for $1.50 per hour shift differential.
What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You:
The starting pay range for this position is between $39.75 - $58.40 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 & Wellness
80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans
Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage
Time Off & Flexibility
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
Financial Benefits
Annual bonus plan
401(k) with company match
Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible)
Monthly cell phone reimbursement
Perks & Extras
Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart)
“Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more
Tools provided for technicians
Team events and company gatherings throughout the year
Discounted pet insurance through MetLife
Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars!
Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch!
Growth & Development
Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Access 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 halls
Equal Employment Opportunity
We 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!