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Sanding Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Car Detailer

Riverton, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Automotive Detailer

West Valley City, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Detailer

Sandy, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Dealership Detailer

Riverton, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Automobile Detailer

West Jordan, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Automotive Detailer

Riverton, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Automobile Detailer

Salt Lake City, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Automobile Detailer

Sandy, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Demonstrates proper filling and fairing techniques using contour fillers with both hand and power sanders. * Records operational steps completed including lot numbers and expiration dates for ...

Car Dealership Detailer

South Jordan, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Detailer

South Jordan, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Dealership Detailer

West Valley City, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Detailer

West Valley City, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

General Labor - Car Detailing

Riverton, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

Car Dealership Detailer

West Jordan, UT ยท On-site

$21.21 - $22.40/hr

You will perform cosmetic inspections, final quality checks, and advanced reconditioning tasks such as paint touch-up, wet sanding, and buffing. Your work ensures every CarMax vehicle meets our high ...

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How much do sanding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for sanding in Utah is $14.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.12 and $15.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sanding?

A sanding job involves smoothing surfaces, typically wood, metal, or drywall, using sandpaper, sanding machines, or other abrasive tools. Sanding is an essential step in finishing projects, preparing surfaces for painting, staining, or sealing. Workers in sanding roles may work in carpentry, manufacturing, or construction, ensuring that surfaces are even and free of imperfections. Proper technique and the right tools help achieve a polished, professional finish.

What does someone in sanding do?

A typical day for a Sanding professional involves preparing surfaces by sanding wood, metal, or other materials using hand or power tools, and ensuring a smooth, clean finish ahead of painting or assembly. You may also be responsible for inspecting workpieces for defects, maintaining equipment, and adhering to strict safety guidelines to minimize dust and hazards. Collaboration with other team members, such as painters, carpenters, or assemblers, is common to ensure projects progress efficiently. In some settings, you may also keep records of materials used or help improve workflow by suggesting process improvements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed for sanding?

To thrive as a Sanding professional, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience with different sanding techniques and materials. Familiarity with power sanders, hand tools, dust extraction systems, and safety equipment is typically required, and some roles may prefer candidates with OSHA safety certifications. Dependability, patience, and the ability to work independently or as part of a production team are valuable soft skills. These abilities ensure surfaces are properly prepared and finished while maintaining safety and quality standards in manufacturing or construction environments.

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Infographic showing various Sanding job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $30,891 per year, or $14.9 per hour.

Paint & Body Technician - Restoration Fabrication Shop

PHOENIX CUSTOMS

Mapleton, UT โ€ข On-site

$25 - $35/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Free uniforms
  • Paid time off

Phoenix Customs is a 5-star custom fabrication and restoration shop in Mapleton, Utah. We mainly work on pre 80's non computerized cars. Although we do, do a fair share of LS and modern engine swaps. Our builds range from simple body repairs to ground up builds. 
We are looking for a skilled Paint & Body Technician to maintain and repair vehicles. You will be responsible for priming, painting, cutting and buffing the cars in the shop. Also a plus would be some background in repairing dented panels with minimal filler, spreading and sanding body filler to get the cars ready for primer. Must be willing to learn new skills and to become well rounded in all aspects of body and paint work.
Responsibilities:
  • Mask the cars up for priming
  • Spray primers and base/clear paints
  • Color sand and buff the final paint jobs for a show quality finish
  • Black sand primers and filler to make the cars straight
  • Be able to align sheet metal
  • Metal straighten dented panels with minimal filler
  • Reassemble complete vehicles
  • Keep logs of the work performed daily and any issues
  • Maintain equipment and tools in good condition
  • Pay is dependent on experience
Qualifications:
  • Proven 5+ years of experience as a paint & body technician
  • Must have own tools
  • Must be able to lift 50+ lbs
  • Must be willing to learn new skills that apply to full restorations