Collision Repair Technician

Ken Garff Automotive Group•Cheyenne, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ken Garff Cheyenne, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Collision Repair Technician that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork. As a Collision Repair Technician, you have an immense amount of discipline for fine details, and you regularly practice consistent follow-through in your daily work. You appreciate clear guidelines and the structure of step-by-step procedures of mechanical work. Others can count on your timely task completion and your ability to produce quality work time and time again. Above all, you are a technical expert, you love working with your hands and providing exceptional service to customers. Our Technicians create lifetime customers by treating people right.

Requirements

3-5 years previous relevant experience strongly preferred
I-CAR Certifications strongly desired
Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based
Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, good judgment and an eye for detail
Valid in-state driver's license

Responsibilities

Prepare or review motor vehicle repair estimate reports
Straighten bent frames and unitized bodies with a frame machine
Remove badly damaged sections of vehicles (e.g. aprons, roof and rear body panels) and weld in new sections
Work out minor damage in body panels, fenders, skirting and sheet metal trim, and weld torn metal
Prepare car for paint by covering the bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape and paper, apply primer with a spray gun, clean the surface and apply paint
Repair and/or replace interior components such as instrument panels, seat frame assemblies, carpets, and floorboard insulation, trim panels and moldings
Inspect vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
Restore the structural integrity of damaged vehicles by cutting away damaged components and welding in new or recycled replacements
Accurately align suspension and steering components
Ensure that passenger protection systems function properly
Remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components, and verify dimensional accuracy
Apply or restore anti-corrosion treatments
Identify and remove layers of sub-coatings by using abrasives or chemicals
Match the complex color formulations created by automobile manufacturers
Apply refinish products in the correct sequence, ensuring chemical compatibility, adhesion and durability
Master our Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for time keeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes and communication
Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles (“leave no trace” standard)

Benefits

ProTech perks described above with levels including Bronze, Silver, Gold and even Platinum.
Paid training, certifications and real career growth
Great people with a great culture
Paid Time Off starting your first week
401k with Company match
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)
Red Wing boot program (annual replacement of work boots)
1:1 Tech to PC- You'll have information at your fingertips
Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!
Competitive compensation depending on experience.