The Body Technician is an hourly position in the Southern California market. The Body Technician is a skilled craftsman with a thorough understanding of all phases of light to heavy collision repair. The Body Technician must be a skilled welder with the ability to remove and refit welded panels as well as the bolt-on items required in a typical crash repair.
Job Responsibilities:
· Disassemble vehicles
· Refit new parts such as bumpers, fenders, grills, moldings, and other bolt-on and welded items
· Perform small to heavy repair, finishing and priming jobs
· Complete all repairs in a manner in which the repaired areas are restored to the original manufacturer’s specifications, including door, hood and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, and welded on unibody parts
· Work independently and with others with a minimum of supervision
· Check all parts for accuracy before starting the repair and notify the parts manager of any incorrect parts or other discrepancies
· Immediately notify production manager of any hidden or missed damage that doesn’t appear on the repair order
· Advise the Production Manager as you are nearing completion of a job and request a new assignment
· Put forth every effort to meet and exceed the target delivery date assigned to an RO
· Assume responsibility for all parts assigned to your job(s)
· Protect the interior and exterior non-repair areas from dust, dirt, scratches, primer, overspray, etc.
· Paint edges of panels and parts as needed to meet customer requirements, given proper training is conducted and equipment is provided
· Read and understand every line item of each vehicle’s RO as pertaining to your responsibilities and visually inspect every vehicle to insure that all the repairs are complete
· Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that furthers their developmental growth
Skills/Qualifications:
· Complete understanding of all facets of light to heavy automobile collision repair.
· The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner is essential.
· The ability to effectively manage the activities of a body tech team is mandatory.
· I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus.
Behavioral Excellence Required:
· Present a friendly, pleasant, accommodating, cheerful, courteous, helpful, outgoing disposition toward fellow employees at all times
· Promote a positive spirit of teamwork within the company
· Maintain a well groomed appearance
· Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times
· Perform all assigned activities according to the Standardized Operating Procedures of the company
· Continuously strive to improve the efficiency of the production department and overall company operation, and be willing to participate in company meetings
· Participate in training programs as required to maintain the technical and professional skills and techniques necessary for this position
· Extend normal working hours as necessary to accommodate workload and customer requirements
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Arvada, CO 80003: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person