Experienced Automotive Body Technician

Fred Anderson Chevrolet; Oakwood (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Anderson Chevrolet in Oakwood, South Carolina, is seeking a skilled auto body technician to repair damaged body parts and panels per factory and dealership specs. This hands-on role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety standards in a busy open bay.

You will review repair orders, verify parts, prep vehicles for repair, and communicate additional work needs to management. The ideal candidate has technical schooling and 2+ years in a dealership body shop, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Two or more years of body shop experience preferred.
• Ability to establish priorities and work with minimal supervision.
• Must be organized and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Repairs damaged body parts and panels per factory and dealership specs.
• Checks parts against the estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work and notifies management of additional needs.
• Maintains a safe, clean open bay and uses all PPE per guidelines.

Skills

Auto body repair

Shop safety

Quality workmanship

Time management

Education

Technical secondary education

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Performs work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.Prepares vehicles for body repair work.Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA.Keeps shop area neat and clean.Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Reports any safety issues immediately to management.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:Technical secondary education or equivalent is preferred. Must be well organized, able to establish priorities and handle a variety of projects and functions simultaneously with minimum supervision. 2 or more years of body shop experience working in automotive dealership preferred.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires frequent walking, bending and standing with moderate to heavy (20-75 lbs.) carrying, lifting, pushing or pulling. The position is a very physical and requires frequent hearing and repetitive motion with the hands, wrists and/or fingers. This position is located within an open bay environment and is substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.Why Automotive:Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communitiesTechnology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.