Job: Kearny Pearson Ford and Kia: Collision Repair Technician
Pay
Benefits include: Medical Dental Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 401(k) Paid Holidays Vacation Time Training Employee Vehicle Purchase Program Fantastic Advancement Opportunities
Posted: 05/16/2012
Job Status: Full Time
Job Reference #: KMF1218
Job Type: Automotive/Motor Vehicle/Parts General Labor Mining
Jobing Description
Be apart of a winning team!
Sunroad Enterprises/Kearny Pearson Ford and Kia is looking for a collision repair technician who evaluates collision damage and performs body repair on vehicles in compliance with factory and dealership specifications.
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Skills / Requirements
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
~Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
~Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received. ~Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
~Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
~Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
~Maintains tools and equipment 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.
~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. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
~Analyzes vehicle damage and working with the estimator to determine the cost of the repair.
~Straightening bent bodies, removing dents and replacing damaged parts that are beyond repair.
~Pulling or knocking out less serious dents, pits and dimples.
~Refinishing metal using a variety of tools, from metal cutting guns and hydraulic jacks to small pneumatic hammers and punches.
~Repairing or replacing plastic body parts, which are used increasingly in modern vehicles.
~Removing damaged panels and identifying the family and properties of the plastic used on the vehicle in order to determine the best method of repair before painting.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
~High school diploma or the equivalent.
~Certifications from Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (ICAR) or Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) are preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
~One to two years of previous experience, though two years of experience in an apprentice program is also recommended.
~It is important for collision repair technicians to have a solid knowledge base of the many functions required in repairing damaged body parts and vehicle bodies. Candidates should be able to interpret vendor products and catalogs.
~A valid drivers license is also important.
~An employee working in the body shop needs to give strong attention to detail and have an interest in automotive repair and technology.
Important Notes
For consideration, please apply online at www.sunroadjobs.com
Sunroad Enterprises/Kearny Pearson Ford and Kia is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. The successful completion of a background screening and drug test are required.
Application Instructions
Apply on line by following the link, or going to www.sunroadjobs.com. You may also apply in person at the address below Monday-Friday 9-4 Sunroad Human Resources Inside Pacific Loan Center(2nd floor) 4697 Convoy St. San Diego, CA 92111
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