Automotive Buffing, Detailing & Quality Control Technician

Complete Customs is a well-established independent collision and custom shop located in McKinney, Texas. We are known for quality work, attention to detail, and a strong reputation built over more than 15 years in business.

We are looking for a full-time Automotive Buffing, Detailing & Quality Control Technician to assist with final finish work, vehicle detailing, paint correction, and pre-delivery inspections.

This role is extremely important to our final product. The last person to touch a vehicle has a major impact on what the customer sees when they pick it up. We need someone who is detail-oriented, dependable, organized, and willing to take ownership of the final presentation of every vehicle.

Position Overview

The Buffing, Detailing & Quality Control Technician is responsible for helping vehicles reach final delivery condition after body and paint work is complete.

This position includes buffing, polishing, cleaning, inspecting, and identifying concerns before a vehicle is delivered. Small details matter, including clean jambs, compound-free cracks and edges, clean glass and wheels, properly installed trim, and an overall professional presentation.

This is not simply a wash-and-vacuum position. Final quality control is a major part of the role.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Wet sand and buff painted panels as needed
• Polish vehicles to remove minor imperfections, dirt nibs, haze, swirl marks, and light sanding marks
• Perform paint correction and final finish work
• Clean wheels, tires, glass, door jambs, fuel doors, edges, and body gaps
• Remove dust, compound, overspray residue, tape lines, and shop debris
• Inspect paint finish, body lines, panel gaps, trim fitment, and overall appearance
• Assist with final quality-control inspections before customer delivery
• Check for missed clips, loose trim, lights, emblems, moldings, and obvious fitment concerns
• Communicate quality or repair concerns to management before delivery
• Clean vehicle interiors and remove dust or debris left during the repair process
• Move vehicles safely around the shop and parking lot
• Assist with photo documentation when needed
• Maintain buffing pads, compounds, towels, and detailing supplies
• Keep the detailing and buffing area clean and organized
• Support the body and paint teams when needed

Quality Control Duties

The quality-control portion of the job includes inspecting vehicles for:

• Paint imperfections
• Sanding or buffing marks
• Compound residue
• Overspray
• Dirty jambs, edges, or body gaps
• Loose trim or clips
• Poor panel alignment
• Missing parts or hardware
• Dirty glass or mirrors
• Interior dust or shop debris
• Warning lights or other obvious vehicle concerns
• Final presentation issues that need to be corrected before delivery

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Previous hands-on experience with automotive detailing, buffing, polishing, or similar vehicle finish work
• Ability to operate professional buffing and polishing equipment safely
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify finish or presentation concerns
• Ability to work carefully around fresh paint and completed vehicles
• Ability to communicate quality concerns clearly to management and other team members
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to move customer vehicles safely
• Dependable attendance, organization, and availability to work the full-time schedule
• A team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist other departments when needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Collision repair shop or automotive paint shop experience
• Experience with paint correction
• Ability to wet sand and buff fresh automotive paint safely
• Experience inspecting paint finish, body lines, panel gaps, trim, and final vehicle presentation

We are looking for someone who notices the little things and takes pride in delivering clean, professional final work.

Pay & Schedule

• Full-time, hourly position
• Hourly pay based on experience and demonstrated skill level
• Overtime opportunities may be available based on workload
• Stable weekday schedule
• Opportunity to grow with the shop

Schedule:

Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Health insurance with a company contribution toward the premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off accrued over time
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan

Shop Environment

Complete Customs offers:

• A clean and organized work environment
• Consistent workflow
• A stable weekday schedule
• A small-team atmosphere
• A mix of collision repairs, custom projects, modern vehicles, classics, and unique builds
• A quality-focused culture where final presentation matters
• Opportunities to learn more about paint finishing, quality control, and collision repair operations

At Complete Customs, the final details are not treated as an afterthought. This position is a key part of protecting our reputation and making sure each customer receives a vehicle that is clean, complete, and ready for delivery.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• automotive buffing, detailing, polishing or finishing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver' License (Required)

Work Location: In person