Automotive Body Shop Technician
Automotive Body Shop Technician
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Job Description
About Us
Fort Dodge Ford is expanding and we want YOU to come along for the ride! Being one of the fastest growing dealers in IA we are in need of people who are looking for a change. The automobile business isnt what it used to be. Today we are more connected and serving to our community than any other industry. Some of the best staff members come from our very own clients! This is why we need you! If you have done business with us youve seen first hand our quality of customer care. Maybe you are an automotive enthusiast Maybe you arent quite happy with your current position Or maybe you want to work for a business that offers purpose and opportunity Its time for a change. We want to hear from you!
We are seeking aBody 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.
Benefits
- Family owned and operated
- Partners in the community
- Opportunities for advancement
- Onsite and on the job training
- 5 Days paid annual leave
- Medical Plan
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- 401(K) Plan
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 customers 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 least18 years of age
- Have a valid drivers license
- 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 Credentials Preferred
Fort Dodge Ford Lincoln Toyota provides 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
