Body Shop Tech

Prestige Ford Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid time off and vacation

Growth opportunities

Paid Training

Employee vehicle purchase plans

Long term job security

Flexible Work Schedule

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Prestige Ford Inc in Mount Dora, FL is seeking a Body Shop Technician to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and resolving repair parts, executing adjustments and repairs on truck and trailer equipment, and conducting road tests to ensure quality work.

Applicants should exhibit welding and framework experience or a willingness to train, and must possess valid ASE Certifications. The role offers ample opportunities for growth and a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair.
• Adjust, replace, and repair truck and trailer equipment.
• Road test vehicles to ensure quality repair.
• Maintain knowledge of job and technical skills.
• Perform work with efficiency and accuracy.
• Inspect for additional or hidden repairs.
• Advise estimator of additional damage.
• Lead work of apprentice technicians.

Skills

Welding

Suspension experience

Framework experience

Education

ASE Certifications

Job description

Body Shop Technician

Mount Dora, FL

Prestige Ford is one of the region's best dealerships, serving the Mount Dora, Leesburg, Apopka and Orlando communities in Florida since 1991. We are currently seeking Body Shop Technicians to join our team.

Our team enjoys training programs, a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping your career and adding to your resume because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Long term job security
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.
• Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.