What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Technician position at Apple Used Autos?
Apple Autos is an 7-brand, 5-location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before profit. We believe our mission statement should go further than letters on the wall, every day it is an invitation to be lived out. As we continue to grow, we are looking to add exceptional talent and leadership to our team.
Compensation: $60,000.00-$90,000.00
Apple Used Auto is 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.
Key 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
- 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 stall in an orderly and clean manner
- 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
- Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility
- ASE Credentials Preferred
What You’ll Get In Return:
- Medical, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts
- 401k with a Company Matching contribution
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- Advancement opportunities
- Professional and respectful work environment
If you want to make a career move and join a World Class organization, please apply today!
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000
