Body Shop Metal Technician

Rydell Auto Center is seeking a Body Shop Metal Technician.  The technician performs metal repairs, including disassembling bumper covers and door covers, draining and refilling vehicle fluids, draining and recharging AC systems, and determining if a panel can be repaired or needs replacement.

At Rydell Auto Center, we strive to make every customer a customer for life.  Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated.  Every employee at Rydell is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.  

Pay

• SIGNING AND/OR RELOCATION BONUS of up to $10,000 based on experience
• Guaranteed salary of $75,000/year for experienced applicants

Benefits 

• Above-average health, vision and dental insurance with family and child coverage
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance at group rates
• After 1 year, a 401(k) with company matching dollars up to 4%
• Paid time off
• We also offer great “in-house” benefits including discounted services, an employee vehicle purchase program and paid time off to volunteer.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
• Perform all metal repairs according to estimate 
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
• Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner
• Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age
• 1-2 years of prior body work or shop experience 
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
• High School Diploma or equivalent

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. 

Salary : $75,000