PDR / Recon Tech

Hendrick Automotive Group

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hendrick Collision Centers is seeking a skilled Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-performing team. Enjoy a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to grow your career with one of the most respected names in the industry.

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.
Previous experience in Collision Center Paint.
Ability to operate equipment to perform painting functions.
Valid Driver’s License
Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
The position requires regular and predictable attendance.
Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
Duties are performed primarily in the body repair shop.
Work includes movement of vehicle body parts, working in various physical positions, the safe operation of power tools, frequent movement around vehicles in order to apply paint to various vehicle body parts.
May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, paint-dust, paint fumes, and other body repair shop conditions.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Nice To Haves

Servant Leadership
Teamwork through Trust & Respect
Integrity
Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm
Passion for Winning
Accountability at All Levels
Commitment to Continuous Improvement

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
Applies paint to vehicle parts after repair work is complete.
Covers vehicle parts that do not require painting.
Buffs or cleans surfaces after paint dries.
Requests necessary materials.
Performs paint jobs efficiently and according to Collision Center 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.
Other duties as assigned