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Assistant Detailer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Create layout point files for Trimble and Topcon. * Assist detailers on various aspects of assigned projects as needed. * Constant communication with the ACCO Project management team (Project Manager ...

We are currently seeking a full-time Assistant Detail Manager to join our team. Prefer previous detailing, shampooing and buffing experience, but not required. Individual must be driven, hard-working ...

Electrical Detailer Assistant

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$14.75 - $17.50/hr

The Electrical Detailer Assistant will assist in the production of engineering drawings and project deliverables for utility and infrastructure projects. The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green ...

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Join our dynamic team as an Automotive Detailer / Shop Assistant, where your energy and attention to detail will shine! In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and ...

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Join our dynamic team as an Automotive Detailer / Shop Assistant, where your energy and attention to detail will shine! In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and ...

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Detailer

Sturgeon Bay, WI

$14.50 - $17.25/hr

Knowledge of proper products for safe detailing of vessels properly including but not limited to cleaners for various surfaces, degreasers, and waxes. * Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the ...

Detailer

Danvers, MA

$15.75 - $19/hr

Knowledge of proper products for safe detailing of vessels properly including but not limited to cleaners for various surfaces, degreasers, and waxes. * Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the ...

Detailer

Marblehead, OH · On-site

$14 - $16.75/hr

Knowledge of proper products for safe detailing of vessels properly including but not limited to cleaners for various surfaces, degreasers, and waxes. * Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the ...

DETAILER

Chattanooga, TN

$12.75 - $15.50/hr

Ensure all equipment and supplies are properly maintained and stocked * Assist with other duties as ... Prior experience in vehicle detailing preferred * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Detailer

Oracle, AZ

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Operate various cleaning equipment and chemicals in a safe and effective manner * Assist in organizing and maintaining the detailing area Requirements: * Prior experience in vehicle detailing ...

The automotive detailer at Dutch Miller's Beckley Auto Mall will maintain the cleanliness and ... Inspect vehicles for any cosmetic or mechanical issues and report them to management * Assist in ...

Detailer

Beckley, WV · On-site

$13 - $16/hr

The automotive detailer at Dutch Miller's Beckley Auto Mall will maintain the cleanliness and ... Inspect vehicles for any cosmetic or mechanical issues and report them to management * Assist in ...

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How much do assistant detailer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant detailer in the United States is $16.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant detailer?

Assistant Detailers are entry-level professionals who support the work of detailers in industries such as automotive, construction, or shipbuilding. Their main responsibilities include helping to prepare, clean, and maintain surfaces, tools, and materials, as well as assisting in the creation of detailed drawings, plans, or models under supervision. They may also handle administrative tasks, organize project files, and ensure adherence to quality standards. This role provides valuable on-the-job training and experience for those seeking to advance in the detailing field. Strong attention to detail, organization, and a willingness to learn are important qualities for Assistant Detailers.

What are some common challenges an assistant detailer may face during a typical workday?

Assistant Detailers often encounter challenges such as working with tight deadlines, managing multiple vehicle detailing requests simultaneously, and ensuring consistent quality across different types of vehicles. Weather conditions or unexpected vehicle conditions, like excessive dirt or stubborn stains, can also add complexity to the job. Effective communication with team members and attention to detail are essential to overcome these challenges and deliver customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant detailer?

To thrive as an Assistant Detailer, you need a keen eye for cleanliness, attention to detail, and basic knowledge of automotive care, often with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with cleaning tools, chemicals, and sometimes specialized equipment like steam cleaners or buffers is typically required. Strong teamwork, time management, and customer service skills help you excel in this role. These skills are important to ensure vehicles are thoroughly cleaned, customer expectations are met, and operations run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.

What is the difference between Assistant Detailer vs Car Detailer?

AspectAssistant DetailerCar Detailer
CertificationsBasic automotive cleaning certificationsSame as Assistant Detailer
Work EnvironmentAssists in detailing tasks, often in auto shops or dealershipsPerforms detailed cleaning and restoration of vehicles
Job ResponsibilitiesSupports senior detailers, prepares vehicles, performs basic cleaningPerforms thorough cleaning, polishing, and restoration of vehicles

The main difference between an Assistant Detailer and a Car Detailer is that the Assistant Detailer supports and assists with detailing tasks, often in training or entry-level roles, while the Car Detailer performs the actual detailed cleaning and restoration of vehicles. Both roles require similar certifications and work in automotive environments, but the Assistant Detailer typically has a more supportive, learning-focused position.

How much do beginner assistant detailers make?

Beginner assistant detailers typically earn between $10 and $15 per hour, depending on location and employer. Entry-level positions often require basic skills and may include on-the-job training, with pay increasing as experience and skills improve.

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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Job description

General Job Description: 

This position is primarily responsible for successfully modeling and coordinating a project from start to finish utilizing the latest technologies, ACCO's Virtual Construction Standards and Industry Best Practices to achieve a high level of quality and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform and/or lead all functions of the Mechanical Piping, Process Piping, and/or Plumbing detailing efforts on assigned projects to facilitate productive, safe and cost effective installations.  
  • Ability to streamline layout/routing, reduce fitting usage and recognize design flaws.
  • Recognize high value opportunities for efficiency gains and reduce risk. 
  • Proficient at reading, understanding and extracting necessary information from contract documents (plans, specifications, submittals, etc.).
  • Strong skills in 3D Revit / 3D CAD modeling and coordination.
  • Attend and engage in regular project coordination meetings, communicate and collaborate with the project BIM Coordination team and Management team to provide viable solutions to project challenges.
  • Create layout point files for Trimble and Topcon.
  • Assist detailers on various aspects of assigned projects as needed.
  • Constant communication with the ACCO Project management team (Project Manager, Field General Foreman, fabrication shop, partnering contractors and external building trades. 
  • Post models into client's FTP sites, maintaining logs, creating RFI documentation, etc. 
  • Represent ACCO's Culture, Core Values and best interests in a professional manner at all times.
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor and/or upper management.

Position Requirements (Skills, Work Experience, Education, Certifications, Licenses, etc.):

  • 5+ Years of related field experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in Mechanical Piping, Process Piping, and/or Plumbing trades.
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
  • Current proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue and Autodesk BIM 360 Docs platforms.
  • Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, BOX and Smartsheet.
  • Proficient in the Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms.
  • Proficient in the Microsoft Office Workspace: Word and Excel.
  • Proficient in the application of applicable local, state and international building codes. 

Additional Skills/Abilities Preferred, but Not Required:

  • Proficient with Dynamo, Forge, Python, Revit API, C#, VB.net, F#.
  • Trade School preferred.
  • Proficient in Spanish.

ACCO Competencies:

  • Proactivity / Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
  • Perseverance: Shows the wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
  • Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
  • Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
  • Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
  • Big Picture: Understands and contributes to organizations' short- and long-term business strategy.  On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
  • Motivation / Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals.  Initiates action with collective goals takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
  • Technical Curiosity / Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feed, back; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
  • Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve a problem in support of personal, group, department, or organizational objectives.

Physical Requirements: 

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

  • The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision including color recognition.
  • The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
  • While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
  • The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
  • This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.

Hours:

  • This is a non-exempt position. Workdays are scheduled from Monday through Friday. Typically, work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm as scheduled with the position's supervisor, with a minimum thirty-minute and maximum one-hour break for lunch, and two rest breaks. Occasional overtime may be necessary per business needs.

Travel:

  • 0 - 5% of the time to and from the primary office to regional branch offices.
  • Potential to relocate to one of ACCO's main, branch or satellite office locations. 

Pay Range: In line with the corresponding area CBA agreement. 

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Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant...ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.

Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80+ years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
What's great about working at ACCO is that we're a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we're a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.

ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.  

We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.

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Hiring managers are not authorized to review or accept recruiting agreements from any outside recruiting agencies. Outside recruiting agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes without signing the company's recruiting agreement.

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