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Body Shop Technician
Job in
Torrington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, 06792, USA
Listed on 2026-01-12
Listing for:
Sullivan Automotive Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Automotive
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Northwest Hills Chevrolet GMC Cadillac is seeking a well-qualified Body Shop Technician. The technician repairs and refinishes damaged body parts and panels of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray‑painting equipment. The technician will also perform dealer prep work.
Qualifications- ASE & icar certifications (credentials preferred)
- Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility
- Welding, paint and body experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and means of transportation to work
- Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must have own tools
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to read and follow collision damage estimates
- 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 as necessary
- 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 needed repair
- Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
- Examine 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
- Is 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 Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
- Maintain stall in an orderly and clean manner
- Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
- Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
- Ensure customer’s 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 disposal of hazardous waste
- Secure permission from management and submit an RO before working on any personal vehicle
- No Sundays
- Competitive and aggressive compensation
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and vacation
- Growth opportunities
- Paid training
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- owned and operated
- Long‑term job security
- Discounts on products and services
- Entry level
- Full‑time
- Management and Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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