Reed Automotive Group has been in business for over 70 years, and owns/operates 3 retail automotive dealerships in Central Florida. Our group also has insurance agencies and body shops. Our Service Lanes are extremely high volume, with one of the largest customer bases in the State. Our group is ranked as one of the top Nissan stores in the country! We are currently hiring for our Body Shop in Orlando.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A body repair technician is able to repair vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Thoroughly examine the vehicle damages
- Return the vehicle back to factory specifications
- Remove vehicle trim to gain access to vehicle body
- Can properly fill depressions with body filler and insure a quality repair
- Able to remove damaged parts using power tools and cutting torch
- Bolt or weld replacement parts in position using power tools and welding equipment
- Straighten bent automobile frames using frame wrack
- File, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
- Aim headlights
- Replace bolts on panels and align properly
- Make cosmetic repairs
- Perform other duties as assigned by management
- Use special equipment to restore damaged metal frames and body sections back to original specifications
- Able to develop appropriate and efficient methods for each job
COMPETENCIES/SKILLS
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 1-4 years body shop experience strongly preferred.
- Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
- Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment.
- Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.
- Excellent problem solving skills required.
- Customer Focus
- Organization
- Energy Level
- Persistence
- Product Knowledge
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks; manual dexterity
- Vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception
- Lifting
- Ability to walk long distances
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person