Collision Repair Technician
About The Position
Ken Garff Body & Glass American Fork is seeking a Collision Repair Technician who values respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty, and teamwork. The role involves detailed, hands-on vehicle repair following clear procedures, producing consistent, high-quality work, and providing exceptional customer service. The technician is expected to complete tasks on time, maintain dealership tools and a clean workspace, and leave customer vehicles clean. Ken Garff offers its ProTech reward and recognition program, paid training and certifications, and opportunities for career growth.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of relevant experience strongly preferred.
- Must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the U.S.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information in electronic or paper form.
- Excellent manual dexterity, patience, creativity, good judgment, and attention to detail.
- Valid in-state driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- I-CAR Certifications strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or review motor vehicle repair estimate reports.
- Straighten bent frames and unitized bodies using a frame machine.
- Remove badly damaged vehicle sections, such as aprons, roofs, and rear body panels, and weld in replacement sections.
- Repair minor damage to body panels, fenders, skirting, and sheet metal trim, and weld torn metal.
- Prepare vehicles for painting by masking bumpers, windows, and trim; apply primer with a spray gun; clean surfaces; and apply paint.
- Repair or replace interior components, including instrument panels, seat frame assemblies, carpets, floorboard insulation, trim panels, and moldings.
- Inspect vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test-drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling.
- Restore structural integrity by removing damaged components and welding in new or recycled replacements.
- Accurately align suspension and steering components.
- Ensure 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 using abrasives or chemicals.
- Match complex automobile manufacturer color formulations.
- Apply refinish products in the correct sequence to ensure chemical compatibility, adhesion, and durability.
- Use the Reynolds Dealer Management System for timekeeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes, and communication.
- Be accountable for dealership-owned tools and maintain superior cleanliness in the workspace and customer vehicles, following the “leave no trace” standard.
Benefits
- ProTech program with regular performance and tenure rewards and recognition, predictable pay raises, efficiency bonuses, and a quarterly tool allowance and discounts.
- Paid training and certifications, with career growth opportunities.
- Paid time off starting the first week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- AD&D and life insurance.
- Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback).
- Red Wing boot program with annual work-boot replacement.
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
