PDR Technician - Paintless Dent Repair Expert

Taleo; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a Paint Shop Rework Technician skilled in Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) to restore vehicle exteriors to factory standards. As a technical expert, you will file, grind, sand and smooth surfaces, knock out dents, document production steps, and participate in continuous improvement while mentoring junior teammates in a Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Excellent compensation and benefits are offered, with 401k matching as part of MBV Charleston's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR Relevant
• Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR Relevant assoc. degree + 2 years relevant experience
• Able to perform the essential functions of the job

Responsibilities

• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Pound out small dents with a hammer, pick hammer, or punch
• Identifies the most appropriate option / solution to adjust or improve existing approaches.
• Plan work to be performed
• Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers, metal
• Completes and ensures availability of appropriate documentation related to the production process.
• Perform quality and visual inspection
• May modify existing processes, methods, and approaches
• Completes and ensures availability of appropriate documentation related to the production process.
• Identifies the most appropriate option / solution to adjust or improve existing approaches.
• May be required to interpret or clarify technical information to aid understanding
• Provides guidance, coaching, and direction to more junior team members on the job
• Participate in the Continuous Improvement Program
• Participates in regularly scheduled team meetings
• Will perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Metal finishing

Sheet metal work

Automotive body repair

Manufacturing experience

Spot welding

I-CAR training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a Paint Shop Rework Technician skilled in Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) to restore vehicle exteriors to factory standards. As a technical expert, you will file, grind, sand and smooth surfaces, knock out dents, document production steps, and participate in continuous improvement while mentoring junior teammates in a Fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Excellent compensation and benefits are offered, with 401k matching as part of MBV Charleston's