Body Shop Technician
About The Position
At Hawkins Collision Center, we have been family owned and operated for over 50 years and have a reputation for being friendly, pleasant and helpful! We offer award winning service with factory trained techs. We love to help support the local community, from local soccer clubs to Little League baseball, we are committed to the Danville area! We believe our employees are our greatest asset. As such, we treat all employees with respect and appreciation for their contributions to the company. We believe not only in providing ongoing training, but also rewarding outstanding effort and results through bonus and commission programs. We look for people with a high level of pride, professionalism and attention to detail. Positive attitude and a willingness to learn with a good work ethic is the kinds of person that can take off in the Auto Sales Industry! The technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment. Technician will also do dealer prep work.
Responsibilities
- Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
- Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
- Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
- Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations
- Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
- Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
- Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
- Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
- Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals
- Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work
- Save and tag all warranty parts for storage
- Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
- Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins
- Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
- Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner
- Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
- Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
- Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
- Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
- Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle
Benefits
- Medical and Dental
- 401K Plan
- Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Paid time off and vacation
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
- Health and wellness
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Discounts on products and services
- Technician Specific Benefits
- Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
- Discounts on products and services
- Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
- Highly productive shop
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- I-CAR, ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
- Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
- Clean and professional work environment
- Competitive wages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
