PDR Technician - Flexible Schedule & Precision Repair

Easterns Automotive Group; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) Matching

PTO & Parental Leave

Flexible Schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Easterns Automotive Group in Sterling, VA is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. You will remove dents without disturbing factory paint and work closely with recon, body shop, and detailing teams to move vehicles toward retail-ready status.

The role requires proven PDR experience, keen attention to panel reflections, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven PDR repair experience on various vehicle panels.
• Excellent attention to detail when reading panel reflections.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume recon center.
• Strong problem-solving skills to choose PDR vs conventional repair.
• Team player with collaboration across recon, body shop, and detailing.
• Maintain professional standards and reliability.
• Valid driver's license to move vehicles as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Paintless Dent Repairs: Repair door dings, creases, hail damage, and minor body dents using specialized PDR tools while preserving factory paint.
• Assess Vehicle Damage: Inspect incoming vehicles during the reconditioning process and determine whether dents can be repaired using PDR or require conventional body repair.
• Support Recon Workflow: Work closely with the recon manager, body shop team, and detail department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning process.
• Quality Control: Inspect repaired panels under proper lighting to ensure the highest quality finish with no visible distortion or imperfections.
• Maintain Tools & Equipment: Safely operate and maintain PDR tools including rods, glue pull systems, tap-down tools, and specialized lighting.
• Prioritize Inventory: Focus on vehicles closest to retail-ready status to support efficient recon turnaround times.
• Communicate with Management: Provide repair assessments and timelines to recon leadership to support effective inventory management.

Skills

PDR Experience

Attention to Detail

High-Volume Environment

Problem-Solving

Team Player

Professional Standards

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Easterns Automotive Group in Sterling, VA is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. You will remove dents without disturbing factory paint and work closely with recon, body shop, and detailing teams to move vehicles toward retail-ready status.

The role requires proven PDR experience, keen attention to panel reflections, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.