Truck & Commercial Vehicle Auto Body Technician

Lynch Family of Dealerships; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K with company match

Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance & Disability

PTO & Holidays

Employee Discounts

Referral Bonus

Part-Time benefits

Job summary

Lynch Chicago is hiring a dependable, hands-on Body Shop Technician or Apprentice to join our team. We work primarily on trucks and commercial vehicles, with preferred but not required truck experience.

We welcome experienced technicians or apprentices who have basic bodywork skills and want to learn more. Lynch Chicago offers extensive benefits including health insurance, 401K with company match, dental & vision, and other perks, while promoting a family-owned company culture and opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous body shop or collision repair experience.
• Basic bodywork ability required, even for apprentice.
• Painting experience preferred but not required.
• Fiberglass repair experience is a major plus.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Able to lift parts and work in different positions.

Responsibilities

• Repair dents, rust, scratches, cracks, and other body damage.
• Remove, repair, align, and replace body panels and exterior components.
• Perform fiberglass and metal body repairs.
• Prepare surfaces through sanding, grinding, filling, masking, and priming.
• Assist with or perform automotive painting and refinishing.
• Match paint colors and blend repaired areas when qualified.
• Perform light welding and fabrication as needed.
• Repair or replace bumpers, doors, mirrors, trim, and related components.
• Inspect completed work for proper fit, finish, and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Assist with other body shop and vehicle-reconditioning work as needed.

Skills

Basic bodywork

Painting experience

Vehicle repair experience

Manual dexterity

Dependable

Tools

Body shop tools

Sanders

Grinders

Spray equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Lynch Chicago is hiring a dependable, hands-on Body Shop Technician or Apprentice to join our team. We work primarily on trucks and commercial vehicles, with preferred but not required truck experience.

We welcome experienced technicians or apprentices who have basic bodywork skills and want to learn more. Lynch Chicago offers extensive benefits including health insurance, 401K with company match, dental & vision, and other perks, while promoting a family-owned company culture and opportunities