What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Technician position at Carstar?
Experience: * Auto painting: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: * Driver's License (Required) Work Location: One location * Weekends Off 8am-5pm Mon-Thursday 8am-4pm Fri
Skill/Requirements * Typically has a minimum of 3-5 years of refinishing experience * Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred * Must be at least 18 years of age * Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Carstar’s insurance policy (Not an excluded driver) * Comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety, and fitment/usage. Maintain compliance to pass required safety mask fit test * Ability to effectively communicate with others, oral and written * Advanced communication to mentor/coach/train apprentices as required * Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders * Multi-taking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment * Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach to internal and external customers * Maintain a well-groomed appearance Physical Requirements / Working Conditions Position is based in a normal shop environment. Frequent physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting above shoulders is a part of daily activity as well as repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion and lifting objects over 50 pounds. Must be able to push/pull parts carts and cars with assistance. Working environment consists of: Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise. Carstar enforces the Mandatory requirement to wear protective equipment. Must have manual dexterity to operate equipment. Subject to weather conditions both inside and outside. Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of the work assigned
Essential Job Duties * Responsible for following proper repair procedures and performs all refinish procedures according to factory specifications and Carstar policy to restore damaged vehicles to their original structural appearance * Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work * Manage & control materials cost maximizing usage and inventory * Prepare color tint to match paint color; Mix paint colors, and ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage * Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines * Spray test panels for each vehicle to ensure color match * Assist in prep work when necessary * Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician * Complete QC sheet for every vehicle as applicable * Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal * Maintain clean, orderly and organized work area * Comply with Carstar safety rules, guidelines and standards * Perform other duties as required to successfully meet the needs of the business
Job Summary
Refinish all assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written work-order, effectively diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner according to Carstar S.O.P., insurance partner and OEM industry guidelines/standard
*Position available for immediate hire*
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $47,845.00 - $68,029.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wilmington, DE 19801: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Auto painting: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
