Automotive Body Shop Technician

Chevrolet of Santa Fe; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Body Shop Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and refinishing vehicle bodies, ensuring high-quality standards are met. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced tools and techniques while contributing to a culture that values hard work and motivation. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills will be honed, and your contributions recognized. If you have a passion for automotive repair and are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical and Dental

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Training

Employee Discounts on Products and Services

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to pass background check required.
• Must have own tools and be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Perform body and fender repairs accurately and efficiently.
• Diagnose malfunctions and communicate with parts department.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

Skills

Body Repair Techniques

Welding

Soldering

Mathematical Skills for Mixing Chemicals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Auto Body & Collision Damage Repair Certificate

I-CAR Credentials

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Spray Painting Equipment

Job description

Chevrolet Cadillac of Santa Fe is seeking a Body Shop Technician. The technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment.

At Chevrolet Cadillac of Santa Fe, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Chevrolet Cadillac of Santa Fe is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Training
• Employee discounts on products and services
• Starting pay $18.00 and higher based on experience

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
• Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations
• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage
• Be familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
• Maintain the stall in an orderly and clean manner
• Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
• Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
• Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
• Secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have own tools
• Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility
• I-CAR Credentials Preferred