Experienced Body Shop Technician

Bill Cole Automall; Bluefield (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bill Cole Automall in the United States is seeking an experienced auto body technician to repair, refinish, and prep vehicles to dealership specifications. The role includes welding, body alignment, and safety checks to ensure quality and compliance with warranty work.

The technician will stay updated on repair techniques, work from repair orders, and coordinate with parts. Training and safety compliance are emphasized, with a sign-on bonus offered.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
• To perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement if any.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• To perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations.
• Diagnoses the cause of malfunction and performs the needed repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain the needed parts.
• Examines the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advises Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
• Uses basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals.
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work.
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage.
• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
• Attends factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• To operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner.
• To maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner.
• To use discretion in using company materials and supplies.
• To do light painting if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager.
• Ensures that customers cars are kept clean.
• Documents all work performed as soon as the job is completed.
• Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Will secure permission from management and see that it is written up on an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle.

Skills

Auto body repair

Welding

Shop math

Tools

Spray painting equipment

Welding equipment

Job description

SIGN ON BONUS WILL BE OFFERED!!

Purpose:

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

Essential Duties:

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
• To perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement if any.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• To perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations.
• Diagnoses the cause of malfunction and performs the needed repair.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain the needed parts.
• Examines the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advises Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
• Uses basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals.
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work.
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage.
• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
• Attends factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• To operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner.
• To maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner.
• To use discretion in using company materials and supplies.
• To do light painting if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager.
• Ensures that customers cars are kept clean.
• Documents all work performed as soon as the job is completed.
• Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Will secure permission from management and see that it is written up on an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle.