Body Shop Technician

4 weeks ago

Kilgore, Texas, United States Patterson Chevrolet of Kilgore Full time

Job Title:
Body Shop Technician


Job Summary:

Patterson Chevrolet of Kilgore is seeking a skilled Body Shop Technician to join our team. As a Body Shop Technician, you will be responsible for repairing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications.


Key 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 to remove dents, using hammer.
  • Fill depressions with body filler, using 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 paint spray gun and sander.
  • Aim headlights, align wheels and bleed hydraulic brake system.
  • Paint surfaces after performing body repairs.
  • Repair or replace defective mechanical parts.


Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively and present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, insurance representatives and other employees.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.


Work Environment:

Patterson Chevrolet of Kilgore is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about delivering exceptional results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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