What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Repair Technician position at Shea Mega East?
Duties:
- Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers.
- Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
- Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
- Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
- Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
- Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place.
- Prepares and repaints vehicle with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
- Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers within auto body shop.
- Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle body.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs at a time.
- Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
Education/Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
What We Offer:
- Family-oriented work environment with an open-door policy.
- Growth opportunities.
- Vacation and Holiday pay.
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, company-paid life insurance, 401k.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23