Lead Body Shop Technician

ADP, Inc.; Lihue (HI); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Insurance

401(k) with generous company match

Paid time off

Pet Insurance

Free Parking

Résumé du poste

Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC, is seeking a Lead Body Shop Technician in Kauai to perform fabrication, painting, welding, fiberglass repair, and bodywork on company fleet vehicles. The role combines hands-on work with leadership responsibilities to guide a shop team and ensure high-quality workmanship.

You will estimate parts and labor, coordinate repairs with other departments, and oversee scheduling while maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a body shop with hands-on fabrication, painting, welding, fiberglass repair, and bodywork.
• At least 1 year in lead or senior technician role preferred.
• Must be able to perform all trades and actively participate in shop work.

Responsabilités

• Perform daily fabrication, painting, welding, riveting, fiberglass repair, and bodywork on fleet vehicles.
• Lead, train, and support body shop staff in fabrication, painting, and repair work.
• Assign and oversee daily workload to ensure timely, quality repairs.
• Estimate parts, labor, and materials for cosmetic and structural damage.
• Coordinate with mechanics to determine parts and repair schedules.
• Maintain documentation of repairs, parts usage, and labor hours.
• Oversee major body repairs and recondition damaged frames and interiors to factory standards.

Connaissances

Fabrication

Painting

Welding

Fiberglass repair

Bodywork

Team leadership

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical auto-body certification

Description du poste

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Full Time Technical Kauai - Maintenance, Lihue, HI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1102

Salary Range: $30.00 To $40.00 Hourly

Basic Purpose: The Lead Body Shop Technician is a working lead who actively performs daily fabrication, painting, welding, fiberglass, and repair work alongside the team while overseeing all body shop operations. In addition to performing skilled trades work, the Lead Technician guides the team, ensures quality workmanship, maintains compliance with safety standards, and coordinates efficient scheduling of repairs on company vehicles. Occasional travel may be required.

• Perform daily hands-on fabrication, painting, welding, riveting, fiberglass repair, and bodywork on company fleet vehicles.
• Lead, train, and support body shop staff in all aspects of fabrication, painting, and repair work.
• Assign and oversee daily workload to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the company's standards.
• Estimate parts, labor, and materials for cosmetic and structural vehicle damage.
• Coordinate with mechanics and other departments to determine part requirements and repair schedules.
• Remove, repair, and reinstall vehicle body parts, upholstery, accessories, and electrical operating components; oversee the same work performed by technicians.
• Fabricate, weld, rivet, and bolt replacement parts; oversee staff performing the same.
• Perform and direct all painting operations, including surface preparation, priming, and application of protective or decorative coatings.
• Complete and oversee major vehicle body repairs and adjustments using hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment.
• Review vehicle evaluation reports for the Safety and Maintenance departments and recommend additional repairs as needed.
• Maintain compliance with FMCSA, OSHA, HIOSH, and all company safety regulations.
• Oversee and maintain documentation of completed repairs, parts usage, and labor hours.
• Restore damaged frames, body sections, and interiors to factory standards; guide team members in doing the same.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies and ensuring high-quality results.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Vocational or technical certification in auto body repair, painting, or fabrication preferred.
• ASE or I-CAR certification strongly preferred.

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Required:

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a body shop environment with direct, hands-on experience in fabrication, painting, welding, fiberglass repair, and bodywork.
• At least 1 year of lead or senior technician experience preferred.
• Must be able and willing to perform all trades work performed by the team — this position requires active, daily participation in shop work.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance systems, gas/electric welding, fiberglass repair techniques, and body shop applications.
• Proven ability to lead a team, delegate tasks, and ensure work quality while remaining actively engaged in production work.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with staff, management, and other departments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, use good judgment, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and work on elevated areas of fleet vehicles.
• Must possess own body shop tools and be proficient in using hand tools and portable power tools.
• Must pass HIOSH-required respirator testing.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Drug Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match!
• Pay range is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.
• This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay.
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Free Parking

Polynesian Adventure Tours, LLC, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.