Body Shop Technician
Serra Ford Farmington Hills•Farmington Hills, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
Body Shop Technician Serra Ford Farmington Hills is seeking a dedicated Body Shop Technician to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI. In this role, the technician repairs and refinishes damaged vehicle body parts and bodies in accordance with factory and dealership specifications using hand tools, power tools, and spray-painting equipment. The technician will also perform dealer prep work.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license
- Satisfactory motor vehicle record
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a Body Shop Technician
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 the repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
- Perform welding, soldering, body alignment, and oxidizing operations.
- Diagnose the cause of malfunctions and perform needed repairs.
- Communicate with the Parts Department to obtain needed parts.
- Examine vehicles to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
- Advise the 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.
- Remain familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals, and other service publications.
- Attend factory-sponsored training classes and keep abreast of factory technical bulletins.
- Operate all equipment in the body shop in a safe and productive manner.
- Maintain assigned work areas in an orderly and clean manner.
- Use discretion when utilizing company materials and supplies.
- Perform light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by management.
- Ensure customers' vehicles are kept clean.
- Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed.
- Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations, including the proper disposal of hazardous waste.
- Secure management approval and write up a repair order before performing any work on a personal vehicle.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities for career growth and development
- Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other benefits offered
- Supportive team environment
- Paid time off
- Family-owned and operated
- Employee discounts on services and vehicles
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
