Body Shop Technician

Serra Buick GMC Champaign; Savoy (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a skilled technician to repair and refinish vehicle bodies in accordance with dealership specifications. Responsibilities include performing repairs, conducting dealer prep work, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position offers a competitive salary based on skills and experience, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k with company matching.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Health Savings / Flex spending plan

Vacation & Holiday Pay

Long & Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k after 1 year of service (with company matching)

Great work environment

Employee discounts (vehicles, service, and parts)

Qualifications

• Familiar with latest technical bulletins and service manuals.
• Will attend factory-sponsored training classes.
• Ability to operate all equipment in the Body Shop safely.

Responsibilities

• Repair and refinish vehicle bodies according to specifications.
• Perform welding, soldering, and body repairs accurately.
• Diagnose malfunctions and communicate needs to parts department.

Skills

Welding

Body alignment

Mathematical skills

Job description

Job Description

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. Technician will also do dealer prep work.

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

• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications

• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins

• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner

• Maintain his 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

• Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste

• Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Health Savings / Flex spending plan
• Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Long & Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k after 1 year of service (with company matching)
• Great work environment
• Competitive pay $52,000 - $200,000 / year depending on skill level and hours turned
• Employee discounts (vehicles, service, and parts)