Auto Body Technician Apprentice - Hands-on Training

ADP, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Drug Ins.

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Plan

Pet Insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Body Shop Technician Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in vehicle body repair and refinishing under guidance from the Body Shop Manager. You will assist with cosmetic and structural repairs, parts costs estimation, and prepare evaluation reports.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational auto body program preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrollment in or completion of a vocational or technical school auto body program preferred.
• Experience in auto body repair, painting, or a mechanical shop is a plus but not required.
• Must pass HIOSH respirator testing.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record; CDL preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in estimating parts costs and labor for cosmetic and structural repairs.
• Support senior technicians in removing and reinstalling body parts.
• Learn basic welding, riveting, and bolting techniques under supervision.
• Assist in replacing and installing vehicle glass windows.
• Gain hands-on use of hand and power tools for body repair.
• Help prepare vehicle evaluation reports for safety and maintenance.
• Learn restoring damaged frames to factory standards.
• Assist in vehicle painting and finishing processes with prep and coatings.
• Comply with safety standards including FCMSA and OSHA.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Dependable

Valid driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational auto body repair program preferred

Job description

Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC in Honolulu, HI, is seeking a Body Shop Technician Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in vehicle body repair and refinishing under guidance from the Body Shop Manager. You will assist with cosmetic and structural repairs, parts costs estimation, and prepare evaluation reports.

Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with vocational auto body program preferred.