Body Shop Technician Level I - First Shift

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. is seeking a Body Shop Technician in Duluth, MN. This learning role will teach masking, body filler application, and sanding to prep parts for primer and paint.

You will work independently or in a small team within a physical workshop environment. The role focuses on inspecting components, identifying defects, and applying filler with air and hand tools, followed by surface finishing and spray painting in a controlled booth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ year related experience in dry wall, mudding, and taping and/or related training.
• Able to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions with accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic tools.
• Uses good judgement.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Inspects aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and composite parts for body work prep.
• Identifies and communicates defects to supervisor when found.
• Follows instructions and asks questions as needed.
• Applies body filler to create a smooth surface contour.
• Learns to use air tools and hand tools for high-volume sanding.
• Follows PPE requirements and safety data sheets.
• Uses planning documents to complete duties accurately.
• Sprays surfaces with primers/paints using spray gun.
• Controls spray width and pressure per painting techniques.
• Removes excess material matching drawings and specs.
• Uses air tools for sanding/grinding; applies filler to re-establish contour.
• Repairs damaged metal/composite components with pneumatic tools.
• Grinds, sands, and finishes filler to match surface.

Job description

Overview

Body Shop Technicians are 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 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. The ideal candidate would thrive working independently or on a smaller team. They would flourish in a physical work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops skills inspecting aircraft components, sub-assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process
• Begins 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
• Develops skill in spraying surfaces of manufactured products with protective material, such as paint primers, finishing coats, or gel coat using a spray gun or “dump (gravity fed) gun” in a paint booth
• Regulates paint sprayer width and pressure according to knowledge of painting and priming techniques
• Removes excess material from surfaces of manufactured and purchased parts in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, processes, and procedures; resulting in a smooth and clean surface matching the surface requirements and shape of the drawings
• Primarily utilizes air tools for purposes of high-volume sanding/grinding. Fills voids or cavities and dents or repairs defects as necessary, manually applies body filler per procedures to re‑establish a smooth surface contour and finish
• Repairs damaged metal and composite components, using pneumatic tools and knowledge of metal and composite repair techniques
• Grinds, sands, and finishes excess filler to match required surface finish and contour

Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1+ year related experience in dry wall, mudding, and taping and/or related training.
• Able to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions with accuracy.
• Knowledge of basic tools.
• Uses good judgement.

Preferred:

• 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

• 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 $17.38/Hr. - USD $26.07/Hr.

Sign On Bonus

USD $3,000.00