Body Shop Technician

Truck & Trailer Specialties • Dutton, MI

9d • $18 - $20

About The Position

Responsible for working on and supporting body shop and painting tasks for customer’s trucks and equipment.

Requirements

• General comprehension of, and experience in, the truck build up process
• General understanding of truck components
• General understanding of electrical circuits, including knowledge of laws of current flows as it relates to voltage drop in determining wire size required in various circuits
• General mechanical aptitude
• Ability to work alone with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to use hand tools
• Follow all company safety rules and policies and operate equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to effectively perform job functions with input from manager and customers
• Great attitude and ability to work with others
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current regular driver’s license to move our vehicles
• Auto body / collision repair experience
• Forklift operator certification
• Overhead crane operator certification

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of computers and various software programs is desirable

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles as needed
• Participate in developing a proper repair plan for each vehicle
• Fill depressions with body filler, remove damaged fenders/panels, repair or replace defective mechanical parts
• Janitorial work beyond keeping work area uncluttered and swept
• Work a 10-hour shift Monday through Friday, and a 4 hour shift two Saturdays a month
• Other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Benefits

• Company paid health insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid uniforms
• Annual tool allowance
• Annual 3% 401(k) match
• Eligible for annual pay increase
• Eligible for two annual bonuses
• Eligible for employee referral bonus
• Weekly overtime
• Day shift
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees