Automotive Body Shop Technician

BODY SHOP TECHNICIAN

Competitive Pay Based On Experience

Rydell Chevrolet is seeking a Body Shop Technician. The technician repairs and refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray-painting equipment. The technician will also do dealer prep work.

At Rydell Chevrolet, 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 Chevrolet 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.

Special Benefits for our Technicians

• Flexible Hours
• Uniforms provided
• Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• Clean and professional work environment
  
  
  

What We Offer All Employees

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance ($10,000 paid by company)
• Short-term Disability
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k) Plan with up to 3% Company Match
• Vacation
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Paid Weekly
  
  
  

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership.
• Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement, as necessary.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations.
• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
• Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed.
• Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals.
• Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work.
• Save and tag all warranty parts for storage.
• Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins.
• 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.
• Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean.
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed.
• Understands and follow federal, state, and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug test.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have own tools.
• Knowledge within an auto body repair facility
• I-CAR Credentials Preferred but not required.
  
  
  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.