What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Body Technician position at Hometown Automotive Shop?
Hometown Automotive Shop in Kyle, TX is looking for an automotive body technician to join our team. We are located on 401 N Old Stagecoach Rd. Our ideal candidate is attentive, motivated, and hard-working. 1st TXT me to let me know you are interested @ 512.563.2052/ introduce your self and send some pictures of your work.
A body repair technician is able to repair vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Thoroughly examine the vehicle damages
Return the vehicle back to factory specifications
Remove vehicle trim to gain access to vehicle body
Can properly fill depressions with body filler and insure a quality repair
Able to remove damaged parts using power tools and cutting torch
Bolt or weld replacement parts in position using power tools and welding equipment
Straighten bent automobile frames using frame rack
File, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
Aim headlights
Replace bolts on panels and align properly
Make cosmetic repairs
Perform other duties as assigned by management
Use special equipment to restore damaged metal frames and body sections back to
original specifications
Able to develop appropriate and efficient methods for each job
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-4 years body shop experience strongly preferred.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
- Excellent problem solving skills required.
- Customer Focus
- Organization
- Energy Level
- Persistence
- Product Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception
- Lifting
- Ability to walk long distances
We are looking forward to reading your application.
