Automotive Body Technician

Knudtsen Chevrolet • Post Falls, ID

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Knudtsen Chevrolet/ABRA Auto Body is seeking an Automotive Body Technician to join the Knudtsen family. Knudtsen is a family-owned and operated company that provides the community with new and used cars, a full-service body shop and service department, as well as Genuine GM Parts. At Knudtsen, we strive to be a team and truly value our relationships with each other, our customers, and the community. Applicants should want to continue their own professional development and have the desire to be an integral part of a team. If this sounds like you, come join our family for a rewarding opportunity in auto body repair! Summary of Position An Automotive Body Technician is responsible for correctly and efficiently repairing damaged automobile parts and bodies in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, ensuring that each completed vehicle meets or exceeds established quality and safety standards , thus providing excellent customer service. You would be essential to the timeliness of returning vehicles back to their owners and should take great pride in your finished product. Continued training would be provided.

Requirements

• Able to perform day-to-day body procedures in a production shop environment
• Have at least 2 years’ experience working in a production shop as an Automotive Body Technician and provide his or her own tools
• Frame rack and measuring experience
• Be able to lift up to fifty (50) lbs without assistance and stand, sit, bend, and twist for extended periods of time on concrete
• Have strong attention to detail and be organized
• A self-motivated team player that is able to communicate effectively with team members and works well with estimators, painters, and other body technicians
• Have a valid driver's license and able to drive both automatic and manual vehicles
• Pass a motor vehicle report and possess a safe driving record.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug test. Also subject to random drug testing, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, and post-accident testing at the company's request.

Nice To Haves

• I-CAR certified is a plus

Responsibilities

• Clearly communicate the diagnosis, repairs, and quote repair times to other technicians and estimators
• Inspect and test new vehicles and accurately record findings
• Use approved repair techniques and materials to recondition each vehicle to pre-accident condition
• Replace automotive body parts and suspension components and complete structural pulls
• Repair small and large dents
• Complete factory and I-CAR training requirements as requested
• Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health insurance - medical, dental, vision – for employees and dependents
• Life insurance plans
• Paid time off
• Employee purchase discounts
• 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan (4% Employer Match!)
• Community service opportunities
• Fitness room
• Training assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed