Automotive Body Technician - Shamaley Ford Collision Center at Group 1 Automotive, Inc. summary:
As an Automotive Body Technician at Shamaley Ford Collision Center, you will be responsible for repairing vehicles to manufacturer standards while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The role requires attention to detail in checking parts against estimates, notifying management of any additional repairs needed, and maintaining a professional work environment. With a focus on teamwork and ongoing training, this position offers a chance to advance your career within a leading automotive retail organization.
Overview:
Shamaley Collision Center is part of fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail and we are looking to add a qualified COLLISION BODY TECHNICIANS to our team.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:
- Sign-On Bonus
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time-Off
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities:
- Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
- Check parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
- Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
- Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. Documents and additional parts and labor required to perform a satisfactory repair.
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
- Check parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
- Other duties may be assigned by management.
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years experience in body repairs
- AUDI or BMW collision repair/body technician experience, a plus
- ICAR or ASE certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating, a plus.
- Certificate from Vocational School in Collision a plus.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged vehicles including body work and when to replace or repair parts.
- Ability to read and following instructions on repair/estimate orders.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid drivers license in the state that you will work
- Good driving record
Group 1 is a Fortune 300 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend!
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment
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Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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