Auto Paint & Body Technician

Cavender Auto Family • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Cavender Toyota, part of Cavender Auto Family, is seeking a Paint & Body Technician to perform vehicle repair work according to repair orders, supplements, factory specifications, company policy, and I-CAR standards. The technician reviews repair documentation before beginning work, uses frame and measuring equipment according to vendor procedures, performs vehicle teardown and repair, and completes quality checks before vehicles move to the paint and detail departments. The role also includes reassembling painted vehicles and parts and helping develop the repair skills of apprentices or less-skilled technicians.

Cavender Auto Family describes its culture as grounded in integrity, ownership, genuine care, respect, accountability, teamwork, and continuous growth. The company says it invests in employees, promotes from within, and offers opportunities to build long-term careers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Successfully complete an MVR check, background check, and pre-employment drug test.
• Valid driver's license.
• Deep understanding of automobiles and speedy diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to learn new technology, repair procedures, service procedures, and specifications.
• One year in a dealership service department.

Nice To Haves

• ASE certification or a technical degree.

Responsibilities

• Review repair orders, work orders, and estimator notes to understand required repairs before starting work.
• Complete repairs according to the repair order or supplement documentation.
• Apply knowledge of manufacturers and technical repair processes.
• Use frame and measuring equipment according to vendor procedures.
• Perform initial vehicle teardown.
• Identify parts for cut-in and edging.
• Perform repairs according to factory specifications, company policy, and I-CAR standards.
• Complete and sign off on quality checks before sending vehicles to the paint department.
• Reassemble painted vehicles and painted parts.
• Perform a final quality check and review the work order before sending vehicles to the detail department.
• Work with apprentices or less-skilled technicians to develop their repair skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Company-paid $10,000 life insurance policy
• Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts
• Professional growth and development training on a quarterly basis

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED