Inspector’s Auto Detailer Role

The Inspector’s Auto Appearance apprentice detailer is an entry-level position and will work under the supervision of a level 3 detailer where he/she/they will learn the trade. The apprentice detailer is responsible for prepping vehicles for detail services . While in this position, the apprentice detailer is not allowed to handle wheel acid, titrate/dilute chemicals, and use polishers.

After 6 months as an apprentice detailer, there will be an opportunity to be promoted to a Level 2 Detailer. To be promoted to a Level 2 Detailer, the apprentice detailer must complete a deluxe detail of either the owner’s vehicle or a shop vehicle. A deluxe detail should take 4-6 hours to complete. This detail will be timed and checked by a Level 3 detailer or Detail Manager for thoroughness and quality of work.

An Apprentice Detailer will report to a Level 3 Detailer.

A Level 2 Detailer will build on the knowledge they gained as an apprentice detailer by learning how to use wheel acid, titrate/dilute chemicals, and learn how to use the polishers and other enhancements while under the direct supervision of a Level 3 Detailer. A leave 2 Detailer will learn how to complete minor paint corrections, stain removal, and how to appropriately detail a headliner.

He/she/they should be able to complete all detail packages besides ceramic coatings with minimal supervision.

A Level 2 Detail will remain in this position for 1
-2 years before moving to a Level 3 Detailer. During this time, a Level 2 Detailer will begin learning about ceramic coatings and applying ceramic coating under the direct supervision of a Level 3 Detailer. In order to be promoted to a Level 3 Detailer, he/she/they will need to complete an executive detail on either an owner’s vehicle or a shop vehicle.

This will also include applying a ceramic coating correctly and efficiently. This should take approximately 1.5 days to complete and will be inspected by a Level 3 Detailer or the Detail Manager.

A Level 2 Detailer will report to a Level 3 Detailer.

A Level 3 Detailer is expected to be able to complete all detail packages, enhancements, ceramic coatings, and be able to dilute/titrate chemicals appropriately. It is expected that a Level 3 Detailer will supervise all apprentices and Level 2 Detailers. This includes teaching them how to complete the jobs appropriately and efficiently and ensuring their work is up to shop standards.

The Level 3 Detailer will also help the Detail Manager with chemical inventory.

A Level 3 Detailer will report to the Detail Manager.