Description

At Swickard, we’re passionate about vehicles and committed to providing 100% customer support and satisfaction. Each member of our team is dedicated to providing a superior experience in a supportive role. Our customers are the reason we’re here. We want to be their favorite place to have their vehicle repaired and we want to be your favorite place to work! 

We seek an Automotive Body Technician team player who is energetic, technically focused with a strong work ethic and the ability to grow. We are a very busy shop with a steady workflow, an experienced service team, and a very up-to-date facility. As a Body Shop Technician at Swickard Collision Center, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and customers every day!

Additionally, we offer the opportunity for very competitive income, benefits, and an enjoyable work environment. 

What Winning Looks Like:

• Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness and integrity. 
• Thoroughly disassemble, repair and reassemble each vehicle
• Ability to read and understand written estimates and work orders
• Prepare vehicles and parts for painting using proper techniques, equipment, and materials
•  Repair collision damage according to OEM standards using guidelines including Alldata, I-Car, etc.
•  Mend damaged body by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts
• Ability to repair all types of damage from light cosmetic to heavy structural
•  Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application
• Works with the team to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery
• Maintain all tools and equipment
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Needed to Win:

• 3 years as an Automotive Body Technician is required
• I-Car and/or ASE certification is a plus
• A team player who is focused on providing exemplary work and service
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high production
• Strong organizational skills and detail orientation
• Current valid driver's license
• High school diploma or equivalent

About Us

• We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR. 
• Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in the automotive industry working with brands like Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, Honda, GMC, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
• We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing! 
• We were ranked as the 2nd fastest growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News 
• We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success. 
• We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry. 

Benefits of Working at Swickard:

• Ongoing training and support
• Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity, inclusion, and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Competitive benefits package:

• Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
• Optional disability coverage
• 401k plan
• Paid Holidays
• PTO

To all recruitment agencies: Swickard does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Swickard employees. Swickard is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.