Apprentice Collision Technician

Penske Cadillac Buick GMC of South Bay; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Penske Toyota in Downey, CA is seeking a Collision Technician Apprentice to learn and perform body repair according to factory and dealership standards. The role involves diagnosing procedures, disassembly, and repair using hand and power tools, as well as driving and accessing vehicle bodies.

The position requires attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are essential. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles.
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs & repair procedures.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess problem solving & excellent communication skills.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; read, analyze and interpret technical journals; coordinate activities with other employees; pay attention to detail in English.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and diagnose repair procedure.
• Disassemble vehicles with hand and power tools.
• Repair damaged vehicles with hand tools, power tools and hammer.
• Drive vehicles.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
• Fill depressions with body filler.
• Remove damaged fenders and panels.
• Bolt replacement parts in position, using wrenches.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surface.
• Metal finish & prep repaired surface.
• Aim headlights, replace damaged suspension parts & assemblies and bleed hydraulic brake system.
• Repair or replace SRS systems, suspension, mechanical parts.

Skills

Vehicle body repair

Disassembly

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

English literacy

Job description

Summary

The Collision Technician Apprentice is responsible for repairing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

Essential Duties

include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Examine damaged vehicles and diagnose repair procedure
• Disassembling vehicles with hand and power tools
• Repair damaged vehicles with hand tools, power tools and hammer
• Drive vehicles
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders
• Fill depressions with body filler
• Remove damaged fenders and panels
• Bolt replacement parts in position, using wrenches
• File, grind, and sand repaired surface
• Metal finish & prep repaired surface
• Aim headlights, replace damages suspension parts & assembly’s and bleed hydraulic brake system
• Repair or replace SRS systems, suspension, mechanical parts

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:

• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs & repair procedures
• Must be detail oriented
• Must possess problem solving & excellent communication skills
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, and legal documents; coordinate activities with other employees; pay attention to detail, read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language;
• Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will

be required to:

• Stand for long periods at a time.
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
• It is estimated that handling vehicle parts will constitute approximately 30-40% of the physical demands, which includes lifting 0-50 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more.
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.

The above job description is only intended as a summary of the position’s responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job. I understand that the dealership has the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Hourly rate of $20.00 per hour.

The Dealership is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Penske Toyota is looking for results driven, team focused, dedicated people to join our team.

Our compensation and benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!

Penske Toyota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.