About the Role
The Body Shop Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools and power tools.
Responsibilities
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Position dolly block against surface of dented area and beat opposite surface with a hammer to remove dents.
- Fill depressions with body filler using a putty knife.
- Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch.
- Bolt or weld replacement parts in position using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Straighten bent automobile frames using a pneumatic frame straightening machine.
- File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
- Refinish repaired surface using a sander and paint spray gun.
- Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake system.
- Paint surfaces after repairing body parts.
- Replace or repair defective mechanical parts.
- Maintain CSI in top 10% of group.
- Adhere to dealership policies and procedures set forth by dealership management and manufacturer specifications.
Requirements
- Valid New York State Driver License.
Skills
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles.
- Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.
- Must have knowledge of machines, tools including their designs, uses, repairs and maintenance.
- Time-management and organizational abilities.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands, grasp, handle or feel, push, pull, reach, crouch, bend, kneel, climb, and perform repetitive motions of the hands and/or wrists.
- Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 70 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Light exertion can involve sitting, walking and/or standing most of the time.
- Will be exposed to noise, vibrations, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous or nonhazardous materials.
- Must wear all protective equipment required for the position. (i.e., respirators, glasses, earplugs, paint suits, hoods, etc.).
Location
- Ithaca, NY
- Syracuse, NY
- Grand Island, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Two years of experience as a technician or apprentice is required.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
Equal Opportunity
- All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
