B/S TECHNICIAN

Paycom; Punta Gorda (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Disability insurance

401K plan

Paid vacation

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedules

Employee vehicle purchase

Discounts

Saturday lunches

Accident & critical care

Job summary

Gettel is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician to restore vehicles to manufacturer specifications using proper techniques and equipment. You will repair, replace, and assemble body parts, measure dimensions, and support a smooth workflow in a high-quality shop environment.

The role requires reading and interpreting repair estimates, strong knowledge of unibody and body-on-frame vehicles, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and estimate information.
• Working knowledge of repairing damaged vehicle body parts, unibody vehicles and body over frame vehicles.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Make proper repairs to meet company standards and restore frames to specifications.
• Remove/replace sheet metal, glass and cosmetic parts as needed.
• Straighten/repair damaged panels and parts as required.
• Bench vehicles and conduct pulls as necessary.
• Measure and document vehicle dimensions when required.
• Maintain corrosion protection on vehicles.
• Assist with smooth workflow through the shop.
• Keep work area clean and safe; report status to Estimator/Writer and Production Manager.
• Coordinate with Parts Department to ensure correct parts are ordered and delivered.

Skills

Reading & estimating

Vehicle body repair

Unibody/body-on-frame knowledge

Driver's license

Tool safety

Job description

At Gettel, our associates are our most valuable resource and growth is encouraged through diligence, teamwork & creativity. We offer a variety of training for everyone from Managers to Technicians; Gettel U and the Gettel Edge Program can provide you with the tools needed to take that next step. Above all, we have highest standard of honesty and integrity when conducting business. We are committed to an environment where the customer is always treated with respect and dignity... If you have an interest in automotive and a desire to develop a career in the industry, apply today!What We OfferMedical, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife InsuranceHealth Savings & Flex Spending AccountsShort & Long Term Disability401K PlanHoliday PayPersonal & Sick DaysPaid VacationPaid TrainingGrowth OpportunitiesFlexible Work SchedulesDiscounts on products & servicesEmployee vehicle purchase plansSaturday LunchesAccident & Critical Care PlansDuties and Responsibilities:Make proper repairs to company guidelines and to meet company standards of quality, restoring frame and unibody vehicles to proper (manufacture’s) specifications using proper techniques and equipment.Remove and replace sheet metal, glass and cosmetic parts as necessary.Straighten/repair damaged panels and parts as necessary.Bench vehicles and conduct pulls on vehicles as necessary.Measure and document vehicle dimensions when required.Restore and/or maintain vehicle corrosion protection (i.e.: undercoating, cavity wax).Assist with smooth flow of work through the shop.Maintain work area in clean and safe condition.Keep Estimator/Writer and Production Manager aware of work status on all jobs.Alert the Estimator/Writer and Production manager to any unusual problems or additional work needed on a vehicle.Work with the Parts Department Associate to ensure correct, usable parts have been ordered and delivered.Return all unused to the Parts Department.Provide own tools (must be compatible with shop “Vacuum” system).Qualifications: Ability to read and comprehend instructions and estimate information. Working knowledge of all aspects of repairing damaged vehicle body parts, unibody vehicles and body over frame vehicles. Must have a valid driver’s license. Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery in a safe manner.Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds. Will use hand and power tools. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.