What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Body Technician position at SWOPE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM?
Description
We are part of the Swope Family of Dealerships with locations throughout the Hardin County. The Swope Family of Dealerships have been in Hardin County for over 70 years. We offer a competitive compensation package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, paid life insurance, company paid short term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and much more!
The Swope Collision Center is looking for an Automotive Body Technician to join our winning team! As a teardown technician you will be responsible for:
- 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 wrack
- 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
Requirements
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- 5 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
Benefits
- PTO available first of the month after 60 days of employment
- Paid Sick Time available first of the month after 60 days of employment
- Health Insurance
- HSA - Health Savings Account with company contribution
- 401K with Company Match
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental life insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Critical illness and Accident Coverage
- Prepaid Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Discount Programs
- Referral Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet insurance
- Gym membership