Automotive Wet Sand & Buff Technician – Trainee

Dent Wizard International

Wet Sand & Buff Technician supporting Paint Technicians at Dent Wizard. Join the team to improve vehicle appearance while receiving training and benefits.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDeForest • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and physical stamina necessary for performing tasks such as wet sanding and buffing vehicle panels. Possesses a valid driver's license and a good driving record, essential for supporting Paint Technicians in various outdoor conditions.

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Attention To DetailPhysical StaminaValid Driver's LicenseStrong Work EthicFlexibility

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Soft Skills

Strong Work EthicFlexibilitySpeedToughnessGrit

Industry Keywords

Wet SandingBuffingPaint TechnicianVehicle PanelsShowroom Shine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support our team of Paint Technicians, locate and remove imperfections on panels and treat scratches and chips with the necessary steps
You’ll wet sand and buff the needed panels to give the vehicle that showroom shine

Requirements

What you’ll need

No Experience Required - We will provide formal training
Strong work ethic, flexibility, speed and attention to detail
Toughness and grit to work outside in all kinds of weather
Physical stamina to kneel, bend and squat, as well as lift up to 15 pounds
Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent benefits , including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, tuition reimbursement and more, after your first 90 days
Tools and uniforms provided by Dent Wizard
Regular hours at a fixed location for work/life balance
Variety of work on many types of cars, both new and old models
Approachable managers who are here to help and support you
On-the-job training to help you learn our processes and new techniques
Be mentored by our Paint Techs to learn the automotive paint process
Potential to move up into Paint Tech or other Tech roles, which leads to even greater earning potential