Body Shop Technician in Training - First Shift

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

FSA/HSA

Well-being program

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. in Duluth, MN, seeks a Body Shop Technician TR in an entry-level learning role to master exterior finishing, prep for primer, and painting processes under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with masking, body filler, sanding, and using air and hand tools, while following safety data sheets and Cirrus standards.

This position offers comprehensive benefits, hands-on training, and opportunities for growth within Cirrus Aircraft.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions with accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic tools.
• Uses good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Body Shop role and Cirrus processes.
• Develop early skills inspecting aircraft components, sub assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process.
• Begin identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered.
• Listens and follows instructions, asking questions as needed.
• Manually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish.
• Develops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sanding.
• Strictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirements.
• Follows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Uses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties.

Skills

Read drawings/blueprints

Basic tools knowledge

Good judgement

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Overview

Body Shop Technician TR's are learning to master the beginning of the exterior finishing process, prep exterior for primer, and painting processes. The Body Shop is the beginning of the exterior finishing process. The Body Shop Technician TR is a learning role and will be taught how to mask parts, apply body filler, and sand filler materials to prep parts for primer and paint.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Body Shop role and Cirrus processes
• Develop early skills inspecting aircraft components, sub assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process
• Begin Identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered
• Listens and follows instructions, asking questions as needed
• Manually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish
• Develops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sanding
• Strictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirements
• Follows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures
• Uses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions with accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic tools.
• Uses good judgement.

Preferred:

• Related experience and/or training
• Auto/marine mechanic and/or collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
• Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
• Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
• Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc.
• Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
• Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts:FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being:Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Other Duties Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.Cirrus is dedicated to a drug-free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $16.33/Hr. - USD $24.50/Hr.

Sign On Bonus

USD $3,000.00