Body Shop Technician

CSM Companies, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing dealer group in Grand Rapids is seeking a Body Shop Technician to prepare vehicles for repair, perform maintenance, and troubleshoot various systems. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma, with a preference for technical training. This role offers excellent benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; formal technical degree preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on vehicles.
• Communicates with customers in a professional manner.

Skills

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Formal technical degree

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Paint gun

Job description

Michigan Kenworth in Grand Rapids is currently accepting applications for a Body Shop Technician! Previous experience is preferred with effective communication skills. Excellent benefits offered. This is a great opportunity to join a growing and successful dealer group!

General Responsibilities :

• Prepares vehicles for body repair work
• Performs corrective and preventative maintenance on medium and heavy duty vehicles
• Troubleshoots various systems, to include electrical, drive train, HVAC, brake, engine, and suspension, identifies needed repairs and performs corrective action
• Writes up on the repair order an accurate, clear, and detailed description of the cause of failure and the repair procedure(s) used

Primary Duties :

• Sand blasting vehicles to prepare them for painting
• Using a paint gun to prime vehicles for painting
• Uses diagnostic equipment to detect and isolate faults in medium and heavy duty vehicles and interprets test results
• Reads written fault description on Repair Order and determines the most efficient repair procedure
• Communicates with and provides Shop Foreman with accurate and detailed repair information for inclusion on the Repair Order.
• Obtains supervisor permission to complete diagnosed repairs and / or add additional repairs to a repair
• Communicates with parts department personnel to obtain or order the parts necessary to repair vehicles
• Performs road test on customer vehicles to assist in problem isolation or to verify repair procedure
• Tracks and charges clocked hours to the proper corresponding Repair Order operation
• Writes up clear, accurate, and detailed repair description of each operation on the corresponding Repair Order, to include a description of the cause of failure and the correction and / or repair procedure used
• Interacts with customers in a professional and positive manner
• Assists other technicians with repair procedures as needed

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Formal technical degree, certificate or diploma or equivalent work experience is preferred
• Personal tool inventory to allow for the completion of job duties and assignments is preferred
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to obtain a Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Ability to weld is a plus, but not required
• Ability to read and interpret shop repair order forms, repair manuals, electrical schematics and various other technical bulletins
• Ability to use computer keyboard and Windows basics
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent exposure to outside weather elements
• Ability to work in an environment that contains dust from sanding and possible paint fumes
• Ability to work 8 - 10 hour days, including overtime hours as needed
• Ability to bend, stoop, crawl, walk and sit on a regular basis with frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds