Automotive Body Shop Technician - St Clair, Michigan, United States
About The Position
The Body Shop Technician repairs damaged vehicle bodies and body parts according to factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools and power tools. The work includes removing and replacing vehicle components, repairing dents and surfaces, straightening frames, refinishing and painting repaired areas, and completing related adjustments and mechanical repairs. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a current valid driver’s license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report, and the ability to work full-time. The posting also specifies one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, as well as 17 required classes and Certified Technician status.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work full-time.
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Completion of 17 required classes.
- Certified Technician status.
- Current, valid driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively with customers, insurance representatives, and employees.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written or oral instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including lifting and moving up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.
Responsibilities
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle bodies and fenders.
- Remove dents by positioning a dolly block against the damaged area and striking the opposite surface with a hammer.
- Fill depressions with body filler using a putty knife.
- Remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills using wrenches and a cutting torch.
- Bolt or weld replacement parts into position using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Straighten bent automobile frames using a pneumatic frame-straightening machine.
- File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
- Refinish repaired surfaces using a paint spray gun and sander.
- Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake systems.
- Paint surfaces after body repairs.
- Repair or replace defective mechanical parts.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Employee referral program
- Employee discounts on sales and service
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Legal and identity theft protection
- 401(k) with employer match
- Holiday savings program with employer match
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
