Body Shop Technician

We are seeking an Automotive Body Technician with technical skills, attention to detail and a proven record of experience to join our body shop team. The Auto Body Technician position duties will include:

Essential Duties

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.

• Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.

• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.

• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.

• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.

• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.

• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.

• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.

• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a Valid Driver's License

• Prepare vehicles for body work.

• Repair damaged vehicles according to manufacturer and dealership specifications per the damage estimate on the repair order.

• Check that all proper parts indicated on the estimate are ordered and received.

• Communicate with management as to any problems or additional repairs needed.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition and operate them in a safe manner.

• Perform repairs efficiently and maintain quality workmanship.

• Follow all safety guidelines and maintain and wear all required personal protective equipment.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.