Automotive Body Tech Madison SD - Stemper Auto Body

Stemper Auto Body in Madison, South Dakota has an IMMEDIATE opening for a full time Auto Body Technician!

A great opportunity for a career in the auto body industry in a town surrounded by many lakes. Enjoy boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, ice fishing and much more. Only 45 minutes away from the largest city in South Dakota and hours away from the Black Hills or Twin Cities in either direction. Come join a positive, family owned business who not only treats you like family, but provides a home cooked meal every so often.   We are one of the largest privately owned body shops in South Dakota with state of the art equipment and the premier body shop in Madison. Our goal is to be the best and no less!  No one person can do it alone but as a team we can and we will. All techs are I-CAR platinum level and our shop is I-Car Gold Class. We are committed to training our employees to bring them to this level. Let us know what YOU need to become part of OUR team.

Pay: 36k to 120k per year. Competitive pay. Hourly, Salary or Flat rate depending on what fits you and depending on your experience.  

Benefits/Perks: Air conditioned shop. Health insurance, AFLAC, PTO, Retirement Plan, six paid holidays, with uniforms provided. 

We are open Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30 leaving your weekends to spend time with family and friends with an early release on some Friday's upon work completion. 

Detailed Duties:

•  Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely. 
•  Keeps work areas clean.
•  Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
•  Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective 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.
• 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. 
• Replace damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods and trim.
• Realign car frames and repair structural damage. 
• Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place. 
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted and coated.
• Mix paint according to specifications.
• Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags or unpainted areas.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles. 
• Other tasks as assigned.