Body Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

As an Automotive Body Shop Technician, you will be repairing automotive, truck, and RV bodies by planning repairs, replacing, and refinishing parts, maintaining tools and equipment, and maintaining records.

We offer a full benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
• 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
• HSA and/or FSA, as applicable
• Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Car Discount Program

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan repairs by evaluating damage and estimates; coordinating repairs with other required services; gathering parts, supplies, equipment, and tools.
• Perform all body and fender repairs utilizing welding, body alignment and structural operations.
• Repair bodies by removing, fabricating, attaching, and aligning parts; repairing dents; filling and sealing depressions; hammering, shaping, shrinking, expanding, filing, grinding, sanding, smoothing, and featheredging surfaces; applying repair techniques and tools, including, wrenches, cutting torch, dent puller, hand, pneumatic, and power tools, grinder, sander, welder, straightened, power, foot, and hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc.
• Maintain quality service by following repair standards; conducting test drive and final inspection; correcting deficiencies; obtaining approval from customer.
• Frame experience
• Document all actions in repair order notes.
• Maintain tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Required to perform work inside and outside, in all-weather situations, at the shop division location.
• Requires frequent sitting, standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
• Manual dexterity, fine manipulation and the ability to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 80 lbs.
• Must be able to operate simple to complex and heavy-duty machinery.
• Normal range of hearing and vision.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License and MVR in good standing and ability to obtain a CDL within 90 days.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions.
• A minimum of two years’ experience as an automotive body technician.
• Candidates must be a motivated individual who can work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete a General Abilities Assessment and pass post-offer background check, physical and drug screening

JOB DETAILS:

• Type: Hourly
• Compensation Range: $18.00 - $36.50
• Bonus Eligibility: No
• Reports To: Body Shop Manager
• Shift: 7:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
• Closing Date: When Filled

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