Classic Autobody Restoration Technician

SILVER LINING AUTO RESTORATION CORP; Silverton (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO starts immediately

Laid back work environment

Job summary

SILVER LINING AUTO RESTORATION CORP in Silverton, OR, is seeking a knowledgeable journeyman autobody technician with at least 5 years of verifiable experience to join our expanding high-end shop. You will restore classic vehicles to better than factory specs and work in a busy environment with a team that values precision.

You will develop action plans and execute to a very high standard. Experience with high-end, vintage, and hot rod restorations is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Journeyman autobody technician with 5+ years of verifiable experience.
• Experience in automotive restoration focused on high-end, vintage, and custom vehicles.
• Ability to understand the desired outcome, plan actions, and execute to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Restore classic vehicles to better than factory specs.
• Develop action plans for restorations and manage workflow.
• Train other technicians and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Document restoration steps with detailed photos for each stage.

Skills

Autobody repair

Sheet metal work

Paint prep

Quality control

Tools

Stud welding

Fiberglass repair

Patch panel fabrication

Job description

We absolutely want YOU to grow with our expanding high-end automotive restoration shop! We are seeking a knowledgeable journeyman level autobody technician with at least 5 years of verifiable experience to join our growing team! You will be restoring classic vehicles to better than factory specs in our very busy shop that is filled with high quality builds. We have multiple shops full of laid back techs who show up to finely finish high caliber vehicles while leaving their egos at home.

This is not an entry level opportunity. We are seeking an experienced professional who can understand the desired outcome, develop an appropriate plan of action and can execute without instruction to a very high standard. The ideal candidate has extensive autobody experience and understands that exceptional paintwork starts with exceptional preparation. Previous experience with automotive restoration focused on high-end, custom vehicles, vintage vehicles and hot rods is highly valued.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Demonstrable knowledge of sheet metal pulling, straightening, shrinking and stud welding.

Understands large area fiberglass, bondo and glazing filler application.

Strong ability to block sand primer without burning through the primer layer.

Has the patience and ability to train other techs in the shop.

Possesses a very high attention to detail that sees and feels imperfections others may not.

Must be reliable and able to consistently show up ready to make high quality panels happen!

Self-starter with the ability to manage time and workflow.

Must take pride in creating something special while maintaining a clean work space.

Experience working in an environment where panel gaps, body lines, and final presentation are held to a very high standard.

Accepts feedback professionally and is willing to correct work when necessary.

Communicates potential problems before they affect later stages of finishing.

Can take detailed photos of each step to document the process of the restoration.

Has a strong desire to create vehicles that represent some of the highest standards in the automotive restoration industry.

If you can also weld, replace spot welded body panels, fabricate patch panels, spray primer and paint, assemble highly finished body parts without damage, mask, color sand, cut and buff, you will be considered first!

What we offer you:

$25.00 to $45.00 per hour.

PTO begins as soon as you start with us.

Laid back work environment.

We have plenty of work to keep you consistently making money!