Body Shop Buffer/Paint Correction Technician

Job overview

The Body Shop Buffer/Paint Correction Technician is an onsite role based in Grove City, OH, with compensation ranging from $15.10 to $22.69 per hour. This position supports the vehicle operations department at Cox Automotive, focusing on high-quality vehicle finishing. The role exists to ensure that repaired and refinished vehicle panels meet factory-matched quality standards. The technician performs paint correction, color sanding, and final detailing to remove imperfections and deliver a mirror-like finish before vehicle delivery.

What you'll do

• Buff and polish freshly painted panels
• perform color sanding to eliminate imperfections
• operate rotary and dual-action polishers
• inspect repairs under specialized lighting
• perform final detailing to remove residue
• maintain a clean and safe work environment
• collaborate with painters and body technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

contract

day shift

grove city oh

cox automotive

body shop

paint correction

buffer

detailing

color sanding

quality control

$2,500 bonus

no on-call

no travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, seven paid holidays, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave.

Why this role

$2,500 New Hire Bonus, specialized lighting inspection, factory-matched finish focus.

About the employer

Cox Automotive is hiring for this role. Industry: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.