Body Shop Tech

Hudson Automotive Group • West Chester Township, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercedes Benz Luxury Collision, a Hudson Automotive Company, is actively seeking Body Shop Technicians to join our award-winning, high-volume service team. We are growing! Hudson Automotive Group, founded in 1948, is a third-generation, family-owned & operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 54 dealerships and more than 4,500 employees throughout 8 States concentrated in the Southeast. We offer a brand new state-of-the-art facility and a balanced work schedule. 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

• 5+ Years Collision Technician Experience Preferred

Nice To Haves

• Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications
• Engine Repair Certification for Auto/Light Truck
• Automobile Parts Specialist Certification
• I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training
• Advanced Vehicle Systems Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding
• Collision Repair 2000
• Electronics for Collision Repair
• Steering and Suspension
• Understanding Collision Repair
• State Emission Certification
• State Vehicle Inspector Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Repair collision damaged vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and company standards.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials and reports any deviations to management.
• Documents all work performed on the repair order.
• Road tests vehicles when required or refers to the test technician.
• Supervises work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with match
• Yearly accrued PTO
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Career Pathway through training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on products & services
• Tuition Reimbursement for current Automotive Technology students or recent graduates
• Tool assistance program

What This Job Offers

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