The Body Technician is an hourly position in the Southern California market. The Body Technician is a skilled craftsman with a thorough understanding of all phases of light to heavy collision repair. The Body Technician must be a skilled welder with the ability to remove and refit welded panels as well as the bolt-on items required in a typical crash repair.

Job Responsibilities:

· Disassemble vehicles

· Refit new parts such as bumpers, fenders, grills, moldings, and other bolt-on and welded items

· Perform small to heavy repair, finishing and priming jobs

· Complete all repairs in a manner in which the repaired areas are restored to the original manufacturer’s specifications, including door, hood and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, and welded on unibody parts

· Work independently and with others with a minimum of supervision

· Check all parts for accuracy before starting the repair and notify the parts manager of any incorrect parts or other discrepancies

· Immediately notify production manager of any hidden or missed damage that doesn’t appear on the repair order

· Advise the Production Manager as you are nearing completion of a job and request a new assignment

· Put forth every effort to meet and exceed the target delivery date assigned to an RO

· Assume responsibility for all parts assigned to your job(s)

· Protect the interior and exterior non-repair areas from dust, dirt, scratches, primer, overspray, etc.

· Paint edges of panels and parts as needed to meet customer requirements, given proper training is conducted and equipment is provided

· Read and understand every line item of each vehicle’s RO as pertaining to your responsibilities and visually inspect every vehicle to insure that all the repairs are complete

· Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that furthers their developmental growth

Skills/Qualifications:

· Complete understanding of all facets of light to heavy automobile collision repair.

· The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner is essential.

· The ability to effectively manage the activities of a body tech team is mandatory.

· I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus.

Behavioral Excellence Required:

· Present a friendly, pleasant, accommodating, cheerful, courteous, helpful, outgoing disposition toward fellow employees at all times

· Promote a positive spirit of teamwork within the company

· Maintain a well groomed appearance

· Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times

· Perform all assigned activities according to the Standardized Operating Procedures of the company

· Continuously strive to improve the efficiency of the production department and overall company operation, and be willing to participate in company meetings

· Participate in training programs as required to maintain the technical and professional skills and techniques necessary for this position

· Extend normal working hours as necessary to accommodate workload and customer requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Arvada, CO 80003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person