Auto body technician [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary : The Body Shop Technician is responsible for repairing and / or replacing minor and major damaged body parts back to pre-accident condition within factory and dealership specifications. This position will identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units, ensure quality repair to meet or exceed the original factory fit and finish so that customers are satisfied. In addition to contributing to attainment of Body Shop Department production, quality, customer service and financial objectives.

The incumbent in this position is expected to model the following practices daily : 1) Demonstrate alignment with the company's mission and core business values; 2) Collaborate with key internal / external resources; 3) Participate in ongoing self-development.

Essential Functions :

• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT's Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission
• Reviews each repair order, work order, and estimator’s notes to understand repairs needed prior to beginning work on the vehicle
• Completes repairs according to the documentation on the repair order or the supplement
• Assesses and determines repairs necessary to fix specified vehicle
• Performs all necessary repairs and ensures work orders are completed within allotted time
• Installs and repairs truck equipment on damaged vehicles
• Delivers customer satisfaction throughout repair and verifies quality of work
• Performs initial tear-down of vehicle
• Identifies parts for cut-in and edging
• Performs all repair procedures according to factory specifications and company policy
• Re-assembles painted vehicle and painted parts
• Performs a final quality check and review of work order prior to sending the vehicle to the detail department
• Prepares surfaces to be painted by grinding, sanding, or buffing to remove old paint, rust, grease, or other dirt
• Fills or repairs dents or scratches and smooth surfaces.
• Mixes paint according to specification, existing colors or customer request and applies paint evenly using a brush or a sprayer
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment
• Ensures hazardous material is stored and discarded properly
• Requires regular and punctual employee attendance
• Works safely always and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards
• Performs other duties assigned

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Disclaimer :

Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.