Paintless Dent Repair; PDR Technician

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Easterns Automotive Group is actively seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. As a leading multi-location automotive retailer serving the DC and Baltimore metro areas, we take pride in delivering retail-ready vehicles quickly and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The PDR Technician plays a critical role in our reconditioning process by removing dents and minor body damage without disturbing the vehicle's factory paint. This position works closely with our reconditioning, body shop, and detailing teams to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the recon pipeline and meet our retail-ready standards.

If you take pride in precision craftsmanship, enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, and want to be part of a team focused on quality and efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

When you join Easterns Automotive Group, you are not merely an employee but a valued member of a family that prizes your professional growth and well-being. Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Dental Insurance:
  Ensuring the well-being of you and your family.
• Vision Insurance:
  Taking care of your eye health.
• Life & Disability Insurance:
  Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• Health Savings Account:
  Additional flexibility for your health care needs.
• 401(k) Matching:
  Contributing to secure your financial future.
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave:
  Because we know life happens.
• Flexible
  
  Schedule:
  
  Balancing your work and personal life.
• Paid Training & Tuition Reimbursement:
  Invest in your continuous personal and professional development.
• Employee Discounts:
  Enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles and services as our token of appreciation.

As a Paintless Dent Repair Technician, you will:

• Perform Paintless Dent Repairs:
  Repair door dings, creases, hail damage, and minor body dents using specialized PDR tools while preserving factory paint.
• Assess Vehicle Damage:
  Inspect incoming vehicles during the reconditioning process and determine whether dents can be repaired using PDR or require conventional body repair.
• Support Recon Workflow:
  Work closely with the recon manager, body shop team, and detail department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning process.
• Quality Control:
  Inspect repaired panels under proper lighting to ensure the highest quality finish with no visible distortion or imperfections.
• Maintain Tools & Equipment:
  Safely operate and maintain PDR tools including rods, glue pull systems, tap-down tools, and specialized lighting.
• Prioritize Inventory:
  Focus on vehicles closest to retail-ready status to support efficient recon turnaround times.
• Communicate with Management:
  Provide repair assessments and timelines to recon leadership to support effective inventory management.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have PDR
  
  Experience:
  
  Proven experience performing paintless dent repairs on a variety of vehicle panels.
• Demonstrate Strong Attention to Detail:
  Ability to read panel reflections and ensure high-quality repairs.
• Work Efficiently in a High-Volume Environment:
  Comfortable working on multiple vehicles daily in a production-focused recon center.
• Show Excellent Problem-Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to determine when PDR repair is appropriate versus when conventional body repair is required.
• Be a Team Player:
  Collaborate effectively with recon, body shop, and detailing teams.
• Maintain Professional Standards:
  Strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in workmanship.
• Possess a Valid Driver's License:
  Ability to safely move vehicles as needed.

This is a full-time position.

Monday – Friday

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional vehicle quality and want to play a key role in preparing inventory for retail sale, Easterns Automotive Group invites you to apply today. Join a company where craftsmanship, efficiency, and teamwork drive success.