Auto Body Technician & Painter – Competitive Benefits

LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St Clair; Saint Clair (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Employee Referral Program

Employee Discounts on Sales andService

Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vis

Voluntary Benefits (Flex Spending, AD&

401(k) and Employer Match

Holiday Savings Program with Employer

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Job summary

LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St Clair is seeking an Automotive Body Shop and Painter Technician to repair damaged vehicle bodies in line with factory and dealership specs, using hand and power tools. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 1 year of related experience or training and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR.

Responsibilities include dent removal, body filler application, panel removal and replacement, frame straightening, surface refinishing, and final

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent.
• 17 required classes.
• Certified Technician.
• Current, valid driver’s license; satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components to access body areas.
• Position dolly block, hammer dent removal on dented areas.
• Fill depressions with body filler using putty knife.
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches/cutting tools.
• Bolt or weld replacement parts in position.
• Straighten bent frames with pneumatic frame-straightening machine.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with power/hand tools.
• Refinish repaired surfaces with paint spray gun and sander.
• Aim headlights, align wheels, bleed hydraulic brake system; paint surfaces after repairs.
• Repair or replace defective mechanical parts.

Skills

Language skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning ability

18+ years

Full-Time

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year related experience or training

17 Required classes

Certified Technician

Valid driver’s license & MVR

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC of St Clair is seeking an Automotive Body Shop and Painter Technician to repair damaged vehicle bodies in line with factory and dealership specs, using hand and power tools. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, plus 1 year of related experience or training and a valid driver's license with a clean MVR.

Responsibilities include dent removal, body filler application, panel removal and replacement, frame straightening, surface refinishing, and final