Experienced Body Shop Technician

Purpose

The technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment. The technician will also do dealer prep work.

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
• Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement if any.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations.
• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform the needed repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain the needed parts.
• Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals.
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work.
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage.
• Be familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
• Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• Operate all equipment in the Body Shop in a safe and productive manner.
• Maintain the stall in an orderly and clean manner.
• Use discretion in using company materials and supplies.
• Perform light painting if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager.
• Ensure that customers’ cars are kept clean.
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed.
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Secure permission from management and ensure it is documented on an RO before working on a personal vehicle.

Sign‑on bonus will be offered.