Body Shop Repair Technician - Betten Baker Buick (Hudsonville)
Grandville, MI
About the Job
Body Shop Technician
At Betten Baker Group we’re always looking for great talent. Whether it’s salespeople, mechanics, or people that are just good with numbers, we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest to come aboard to help us out.
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. Technician will also do dealer prep work.
What We Offer:
- Medical and Dental
- 401K Plan
- Paid time off and vacation
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Training
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
- Health and wellness
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Saturday Lunches
- Discounts on products and services
- State-of-the-art, brand new facility with cutting edge technology
- Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
- Uniforms provided
- Discounts on products and services
- Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
- Highly productive shop
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
- Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
- Clean and professional work environment
- Competitive wages
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 customer’s 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:
High school diploma or equivalent
Past experience required
Completion of vocational program preferred, but not required
Able to work in fast-paced environment
Good communication skills
Good organizational skills
Clean and valid driver’s license