Body Technician Helper

Description

Summary

The purpose of the Autobody Repair Technician is to perform skilled work in repairing fire apparatus bodies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce all company policies as defined in the SMEG Company Handbook
• Interact with customers, vendors and entire service staff
• Maintain neat and professional personal appearance at all times, wearing appropriate logo assigned company shirts
• 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 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.
• Provide Shop Foreman and Assistant Manager with accurate estimated labor times
• Understanding of productivity goals and review for areas in need of improvement
• Participate in morning meetings with service staff to plan the day
• Maintain accurate, timely and legible company designed reports and paperwork
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Qualifications

The Autobody Repair Technician must be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to set and reach performance goals set forth by the owner/operator.

• Excellent customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• 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.
• Should have excellent verbal communication skills
• Must have the ability to work under pressure
• Experience within Fire and Emergency related industry
• Must be self-motivated
• Exceptional organizational methods
• Attention to detail and the ability to provide consistent work
• Dedication to customer service and business success
• Ability to engage in and maintain positive relationships with employees, vendors and customers
• Computer skills: Must be proficient with Microsoft Outlook Email, Microsoft Word & Excel programs as well with any company provided software

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Formal Training and/or Trade School Training Preferred
• 3 to 5 years’ of body shop experience strongly preferred
• Valid Driver’s License and eligible to be covered under the Siddons Martin insurance policy

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to walk stairs and/or climb ladders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
I have read and fully understand this job description as defined above and agree to comply with all of the above requirements for this position. I also understand that this position may be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management and that the company reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs require.