Experienced Body Shop Technician

Bill Cole Automall; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership seeks a skilled technician to repair and refinish vehicle bodies in accordance with factory specifications. The position requires proficiency in various repair techniques, including welding and diagnostics, to ensure high-quality service. Applicants should be detail-oriented and willing to stay updated on industry best practices.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus offered

Qualifications

• Stay updated on repair methods and techniques for vehicles.
• Perform body and fender repairs according to estimates.
• Understand federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding, soldering, and body alignment repairs.
• Communicate with parts department for necessary parts.
• Document work performed immediately after completion.

Skills

Repairing

Welding

Soldering

Body Alignment

Diagnostics

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS WILL BE OFFERED!!

Purpose:

The technician repairs, refinish damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment. The technician will also perform dealer prep work.

Essential Duties:

1. Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
2. Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement if necessary.
3. Perform work as outlined on the repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
4. Perform welding, soldering, body alignment, and oxidizing operations.
5. Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform the needed repair.
6. Communicate with parts department to obtain the needed parts.
7. Examine the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
8. Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
9. Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals.
10. Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work.
11. Save and tag all warranty parts for storage.
12. Be familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals, and other service publications.
13. Attend factory-sponsored training classes and stay updated on factory technical bulletins.
14. Operate all equipment in the Body Shop in a safe and productive manner.
15. Maintain an orderly and clean work stall.
16. Use discretion when using company materials and supplies.
17. Perform light painting if qualified and deemed necessary by the Manager.
18. Ensure customer cars are kept clean.
19. Document all work performed immediately after completion.
20. Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous waste disposal.
21. Secure permission from management before working on personal vehicles and record it on an RO.