Body Shop Frame/Body Panel Tech

C. A. Russell Auto Group•Anniston, AL

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: We are looking for a Body Shop/Frame Technician to join our team! The right candidate will ASE certifications and a strong willingness to learn. The day-to-day duties of this role include road testing vehicles to ensure quality repair, identify and resolve parts required for repair, and inspecting for additional or hidden repairs. BENEFITS Medical Dental Vision Life, Long & Short Term - --Disability 401K Paid Holidays, Vacation Additional Paid Training Responsibilities Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons Adjust, replace, and repair all series vehicles (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.) Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications Qualifications Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred) Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve Valid driver's license and clean driving record EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve parts required for repair
Review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes
Follow warranty guidelines
Notify supervisor of any repair add-ons
Adjust, replace, and repair all series vehicles (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process
Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications