Body Shop Technician

REINEKE FAMILY DEALERSHIPS INC; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

REINEKE FAMILY DEALERSHIPS INC in Lima, OH is seeking a Body Shop Technician to perform automotive repairs, align frames, prep, paint, and detailing as part of the collision repair process.

The role requires 2+ years of body shop experience, a valid driver's license, and certifications such as ICAR/ASC are preferred but not required. This is a non-exempt position with standard dealership safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• ICAR certifications preferred but not required.
• ASC certification preferred but not required.
• 2+ years' experience in structural repair, non-structural repair, welding & cutting, estimating, plastic repair, mechanical & electrical repair, and/or refinishing.
• Very detail oriented.
• Proficient use of power tools relating to body shop work.
• Experience using power tools and equipment consistent with industry standards.
• Lifting up to 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Remove parts and reassemble once finished. Align new parts correctly to match the body of the vehicle.
• Preparing vehicle and parts prior to painting.
• Mix and match paint colors to vehicle’s code correctly.
• Sanding and buffing vehicle and parts following painting.
• Follows Dealership safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Road test vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Power tools proficiency

Automotive repair knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ICAR certifications (preferred)

ASC certification (preferred)

Tools

Power tools operation

Shop equipment handling

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Reineke Ford Lincoln of Lima - Lima, OH 45804

Body Shop Technician Job Description

Summary: Body Shop Technicians provide automotive repairs related to the removal, replacement, repair and preparation of damaged components and aligns vehicle frame and unibody components to manufacture specifications. In this position, duties range from the removal of parts, prep work, painting, and detailing following repair work.

Reports To

Reports To: Body Shop Manager

Job Duties

• Remove parts and reassemble once finished. Align new parts correctly to match the body of the vehicle.
• Preparing vehicle and parts prior to painting.
• Mix and match paint colors to vehicle’s code correctly.
• Sanding and buffing vehicle and parts following painting.
• Follows Dealership safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Road test vehicles to ensure repairs are completed properly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Exemption Status

Body Shop Technician is a non-exempt position. You are required by Federal and State Law and by Reineke Family Dealerships to keep an accurate record of all hours you work each day. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The dealership is an “at-will” employer, meaning that your employment has no specific term, and that the employment relationship may be terminated at any time at the will of either party on notice to the other. Nothing contained in you commission (compensation/pay) plan should be understood to alter the nature of the at-will employment relationship or create a contract of employment for a specific term.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• ICAR certifications preferred but not required
• ASC certification preferred but not required
• 2+ years' experience in structural repair, non-structural repair, welding & cutting, estimating, plastic repair, mechanical & electrical repair, and/or refinishing
• Very detail oriented
• Proficient use of power tools relating to body shop work
• Experience using power tools and equipment consistent with industry standards
• Lifting up to 70 lbs.