Body Shop Technician 1st Shift

H&K Group • Skippack Township, PA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Autobody, a division of H&K Group, Inc., located in Skippack, PA, is looking for 1st Shift Body Shop Technicians to join our team on all shifts. The tech will focus on collision repair of the damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles such as automobiles, buses, and light and heavy trucks. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong customer service and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from a college or technical school or three months of related experience and/or training
• Equivalent combinations of experience and/or training may be considered
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Nice To Haves

• General Computer skills including internet usage, knowledge of database software, manufacturing software, and order processing systems
• OSHA or other relevant safety certifications
• Six months of related experience and/or training
• Experience with collision repair, sanding, painting, and/or detailing
• OSHA or other relevant safety training
• Experience in heavy civil construction, road construction, or other heavy industry

Responsibilities

• Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Examines damaged vehicles and estimates cost of repairs.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
• Positions dolly block against surface of dented area and beats opposite surface to remove dents.
• Fills depressions with body filler.
• Removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills, and bolts or welds replacement parts in position.
• Straightens bent automobile frames with pneumatic frame straightening machine.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces.
• Refinishes repaired surface.
• Aims headlights, aligns wheels, and bleeds hydraulic brake system.
• Paints surfaces after performing body repairs.
• Repairs or replaces defective mechanical parts.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees