Apprentice Technician

O'Daniel Automotive Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Daniel Automotive Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Apprentice Body Technician to work with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles and restore them to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOPs. This role contributes to delivering O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction while gaining exposure to advance skills.

You will be part of a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow as you

Qualifications

• Auto Body Vocational-Tech preferred; otherwise, must have demonstrated experience and aptitude in mechanical/automotive arena.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by participation in O'Daniel required training.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Blue Printing & Repair Planning: Approaches repair planning with urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later.
• Disassembles vehicles, putting parts on parts carts.
• Sets up vehicles for frame measurement and pulling.
• Assists in Identifying and Sourcing Parts: Uses good judgment in determining when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings.
• Maintains parts carts in an organized manner.
• Team & Problem-Solving: Participates in morning Production meetings and keeps vehicles on schedule.
• Helps problem-solve on vehicles assigned to other team members.
• Vehicle Repair: Performs quality repairs and defects under mentoring, meets productivity hours standards.
• Follows quality control processes and supports return rate targets.
• Safe & Organized Workplace: Uses safety equipment and follows repair procedures; participates in monthly safety meetings; keeps work area tidy.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

Auto body vocational-technical training

Job description

Position Overview

The Apprentice Body Technician works in partnership with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles. Damaged vehicles should be restored to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOP's. The Apprentice Body Technician contributes to delivering on O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction, while gaining exposure and experience to advance his/her skills.

Position Overview

The Apprentice Body Technician works in partnership with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles. Damaged vehicles should be restored to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOP's. The Apprentice Body Technician contributes to delivering on O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction, while gaining exposure and experience to advance his/her skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Blue Printing & Repair Planning:
  • Approaches repair planning with a sense of urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later in the process.
  • Disassembles vehicles, putting parts on parts carts.
  • Sets up vehicles for frame measurement and pulling.
• Assists in Identifying and Sourcing Parts:
  • Uses good judgment in determining when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings.
  • Maintains parts carts in an organized manner.
• Team & Problem-Solving:
  • Is an active participant in morning Production meetings.
  • Knows status of vehicles keeping vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
  • Helps problem-solve on vehicles assigned to other team members.
• Vehicle Repair:
  • At the direction of mentoring Body Technician, performs quality repairs and defects.
  • Meets or exceeds O'Daniel requirements for productivity as measured by hours.
  • Utilizes the technical information sheet attached to the work order for all structural repairs, replacement, airbag and mechanical work.
  • Reassembles painted vehicle and painted parts after QC process.
  • Keeps the sublet for assigned vehicles up to date.
  • Follows O'Daniel quality control processes and contributes to meeting the return rate target.
• Safe & Organized Workplace:
  • Consistently utilizes all safety equipment and follows proper repair procedures.
  • Adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
  • Participates in monthly safety meetings and utilizes information on the job.
  • Keeps personal work area organized and returns tools, materials and equipment to designated areas.

Requirements

• Auto Body Vocational-Tech preferred; otherwise, must have demonstrated experience and aptitude in mechanical/automotive arena.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license in order to drive any customer or company vehicle.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by participation in O'Daniel required training.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Periodic lifting and carrying objects over 50 pounds.
• Reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Able to push materials/parts carts and push cars (with assistance).
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping to complete or inspect repairs.
• May be exposed to repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion.
• May be required to inspect vehicles outdoors in inclement weather.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust and noise in repair center. Protective equipment, including respirator, must be worn when needed.