Body Shop Technician - 4 Day Work Week - Full Time

Asheville Ford Lincoln•Asheville, NC

5d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

4 Day Work Week. Full Time. Tons of work! $80,000-$120,000/year! Top Pay and Benefits!! Free Health Insurance Option Available. The ABRA Body Shop is located at Asheville Ford. We have tons of work in our state of the art Body Shop! At Asheville Ford Lincoln we are looking for a full-time Body Shop Technician. We are a large facility that includes a Quicklane, Service, and Sales Department. We are locally owned and operated and have partnerships with many local charities and community organizations. Benefits Free Health Insurance Option Available HSA company match contribution Dental, and Vision Insurance Short and Long Term Disability Insurance 401k options available Paid Vacations and Holiday Pay Employee appreciation celebrations Career advancement opportunities, promote from within Employee Discounts on products and services Family owned and operated Long term job security Paid Training

Requirements

Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Welding, suspension, framework experience
ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons
Adjust, replace, and repair all series of vehicles (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including manufacturer’s repair process
Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications