Body Shop Technician

Sullivan Auto Group are seeking a Body Shop Technician.

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.  The technician will also do dealer prep work.

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 and means of transportation to work

Must be able to pass a background check and drug test

High School Diploma or equivalent

Must have own tools

Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility

ASE & icar certifications Credentials Preferred

• Ability to read and follow collision damage estimates