What are the responsibilities and job description for the Frame/Alignment Technician position at Midwest Peterbilt Group?
Description and Purpose
Frame and Alignment Body Shop Technician will perform repairs on customer trucks in a timely and proficient manner. Technician will repair medium-duty and class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks. Frame Straightening and Alignment Machines will be tools used to complete repairs, returning chassis to safe operating condition. Responsible to inform the Body Shop Foreman or Manager of additional needed repairs to ensure truck repairs are completed to safe operating condition.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Maintain safe working environment and follow safety procedures
Perform frame and alignment corrections
Perform routine inspections, safety inspections on trucks and frame equipment
Repair and/or replace damaged and defective body parts on trucks
Occasionally replace mechanical truck parts
Read and understand written wreck repair estimates
Be able to use problem solving skills when issue arises during repair
Communicate with Body Shop Foreman and Manager on the repair process, keeping supervisors aware of progress and any issues that may arise
Submit required paperwork or documentation to Shop Foreman or Service Manager
Participates in all training programs that are made available
Keeps current on new products that are made available
Keeps current on new products and product updates
Maintains professional appearance
Attend scheduled Body Shop meetings
Other tasks as assigned
Education
High School diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Intermediate to advanced computer skills with fundamental computer operations, spreadsheets, database, and e-mail