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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for car factory in California is $18.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.88 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Car Factory job involves working in an automotive manufacturing plant, where employees help assemble vehicles or produce automotive parts. Roles vary and may include machine operation, quality control, welding, painting, or working on an assembly line. Workers must follow safety protocols and meet production targets to ensure efficient vehicle manufacturing. These jobs often require physical labor and attention to detail, and may involve shift work. Many positions offer on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement within the industry.

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To thrive in a car factory worker role, you typically need mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with assembly line machinery, safety protocols, and potentially certifications in forklift operation or manufacturing systems are valuable assets. Teamwork, adaptability, and a strong work ethic help employees excel in the fast-paced and collaborative environment. These skills are important to ensure consistent product quality, personal and team safety, and efficient production flow.

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Most car factories operate on multiple shifts, including day, evening, night, and sometimes rotating or weekend schedules to maintain continuous production. While some positions follow a standard weekday schedule, it's common for workers to be assigned to shifts based on production needs, seniority, or availability. Flexibility and reliability are highly valued, as on-time attendance helps ensure that assembly lines run smoothly. If you are open to various shift options, this can increase your chances of being hired and may provide opportunities for overtime or shift premium pay.

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Infographic showing various Car Factory job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 46% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,174 per year, or $18.4 per hour.

Automotive Detailer - Car Washer - Newark - Full Time

Enterprise Holdings

Fremont, CA • On-site

$19/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Enterprise Holdings rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 268 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

118th of 178 rated vehicle equipment hire

Job description

Enterprise Mobility is seeking a responsible, dedicated person to join our team as a full time Automotive Detailer. This position pays $19 / hour and is located at 5591 CUSHING PKWY
FREMONT, CA 94538. This position requires a valid CA drivers license. 

We offer:

  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement savings plan including 401k with matching profit sharing
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Training and development

The schedule available is:

  • Monday: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
  • Alternating Saturdays: 9:00am- 1:00pm
  • Alternating Sundays: 9:00am- 1:00pm

We are dedicated to upholding the highest cleanliness standards in the industry. As an Auto Detailer and Car Washer, you will lead our commitment to exceptional cleaning practices, exceeding standard protocols to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

You will be responsible for washing, cleaning, sanitizing, inspecting, and preparing a variety of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and vans, ensuring they meet our high cleanliness and safety standards for customer rentals.

Enterprise Mobility is a leading provider of mobility solutions, owning and operating the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands through its integrated global network of independent regional subsidiaries. Enterprise Mobility and its affiliates offer extensive car rental, carsharing, truck rental, fleet management, retail car sales, as well as travel management and other transportation services, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers.  

Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Mobility together with its affiliate Enterprise Fleet Management manages a diverse fleet of 2.4 million vehicles through a network of more than 9,500 fully-staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. 


We are hiring now for immediate openings.  Responsibilities include:

  • Clean, sanitize, vacuum, and prepare vehicle interior according to industry-standard protocols
  • Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
  • Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
  • Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
  • Fuel and stage vehicle
  • Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
  • Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
  • Operate tools such as carpet shampoo machines or air purifiers to eliminate stains, pet hair, and odors
  • Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
  • Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
  • Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location
Additional Responsibilities
  • Seek to improve job performance through self-assessment, skill development, training and goal setting
  • Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance and punctuality
  • Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans


  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as required by, and consistent with, applicable law.

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