Body Shop Technician Assistant

Hudson Automotive Group•Huntersville, NC

6d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota of North Charlotte, a Hudson Automotive Company, is actively seeking Body Shop Apprentice Mechanic to join our award-winning collision team. 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 49 dealerships and more than 3,000 employees throughout 8 States concentrated in the Southeast. Hudson Automotive is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Founded in 1948, Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 35 dealerships and more than 3,100 employees throughout South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Our dealerships have been repeatedly recognized for outstanding customer service and have received Toyotas President's Award, Nissans Global Award, Fords President's Award and the Honda Presidents Award for their dedication to excellence. In 2019, Hudson Automotive was voted Best Places to Work in South Carolina. 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.

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.
Assist in transporting vehicles from the annex lot to the shop for repairs.
Works closely with Mechanic from programming key fobs to modules, diagnosing communication issues, as well as basic damaged part replacements.
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
Paid Vacation/Holidays
Career Pathway through training and advancement opportunities
Employee discounts on products & services
Balanced work schedule
Tuition Reimbursement for current Automotive Technology students or recent graduates
Tool assistance program
Company Funded Specialty Training