What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Technician position at Serra Champaign?
Job Description
The technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment. Technician will also do dealer prep work.
Responsibilities
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Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
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Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
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Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
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Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations
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Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
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Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
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Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
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Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
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Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals
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Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work
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Save and tag all warranty parts for storage
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Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
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Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins
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Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
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Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner
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Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
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Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
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Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
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Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
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Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
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Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Health Savings / Flex spending plan
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
- Long & Short Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401k after 1 year of service (with company matching)
- Great work environment
- Competitive pay $52,000 - $200,000 / year depending on skill level and hours turned
- Employee discounts (vehicles, service, and parts)
Salary : $52,000 - $200,000
