Auto Body & Metal Technician

Ralph Honda•Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ralph Honda Collision is hiring two experienced Auto Body & Metal Technicians for its family-owned collision department in Rochester, New York. The shop is an I-CAR Gold Class shop and a Certified Honda ProFirst collision facility, with a state-of-the-art facility and equipment. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and hourly-eligible, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and no weekends. The technician reports to the Collision Manager and earns $65,000–$165,000 per year, plus benefits. Technicians complete collision repairs ranging from minor damage to major structural and frame work, disassemble vehicles to assess damage and plan repairs, write supplements, and work directly with insurance adjusters. They are expected to repair vehicles safely and completely to Honda and Ralph Honda Collision standards, and collaborate with a small team. Candidates must have at least five years of collision shop experience and a solid grasp of the collision business, including the ability to straighten frames, repair unibody structures, and repair dents. Applicants must have their own tools and a valid driver's license, and bring a quality-first mindset. I-CAR training is preferred. A high school diploma or GED plus five years of related experience and/or training is required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The work takes place in a shop environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, caustic chemicals, loud noise, and occasional electrical and explosive-component hazards. The position involves regular standing, walking, hand use, reaching, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional sitting, climbing, or balancing; and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of collision shop experience and a solid grasp of all aspects of the collision business.
Proven ability to straighten frames, repair unibody structures, and repair dents.
Own tools.
Valid driver's license.
Quality-first mindset, with a commitment to doing repairs correctly.
High school diploma or GED plus five years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and understand instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and communicate information clearly one-on-one and in small groups.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; and read bar graphs.
Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram instructions and solve practical problems involving several variables.

Nice To Haves

I-CAR training.

Responsibilities

Complete collision repairs ranging from minor to major, including structural and frame work.
Disassemble vehicles to assess damage and plan repairs.
Write supplements and work directly with insurance adjusters.
Repair vehicles safely and completely to Honda and Ralph Honda Collision standards.
Work alongside and support a small team.