Collision Center Technician

Hendrick Automotive Group

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for identifying and performing necessary body repair work in accordance with factory and Collision Center specifications. This role requires a demonstrable knowledge of body repair methods, collision center repair training or commensurate experience, and the ability to operate equipment necessary to perform collision center repair functions. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining CSI at or above Company standards, keeping an organized and safe work area, and accurately recording hours worked. The position involves working with vehicle body parts, using power tools and test equipment, and potentially being exposed to noise, vibration, exhaust fumes, and paint dust. Effective communication with customers, estimators, and management is essential.

Requirements

Demonstrable knowledge of body repair methods.
Collision Center repair training or commensurate experience.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform Collision Center repair functions.
Valid Driver’s License
Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system.
Ability to learn parts department computer inventory and ordering system.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear and talk; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must pass OSHA respiratory medical exam.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to deal with standardized situations.
Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Nice To Haves

GED
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Master Degree
Doctorate Degree
Accounting
Business
Human Resources
Information Technology
up to 3 years
3-5 years

Responsibilities

Examines body damage on customer vehicles
Identifies necessary body repair work
Estimates cost of body work
Requests necessary parts
Performs body repairs including removing damaged body parts and replacing with fixed or new parts
Documents repairs performed
Performs body repairs efficiently and according to Collision Center and insurance company guidelines
Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
Participates in required training
Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
Follows Safeguards rules and regulations
Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
Complies with Company policies and procedures
Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.