AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN Job in New Martinsville 26155, West Virginia Us
A1 Automotive Services, based in New Martinsville, W.Va. has immediate openings for 2 auto body repair technicians. It's a good time to be an auto body repair technician, when in this sluggish economy people are holding on to their older cars and trucks because they can't afford new ones. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for auto repair technicians will increase by 14% by the year 2016; higher than most other occupations. The employees of A1 Automotive Services have been a team for over 10 years, and you will find that we have an excellent reputation, as well as an excellent work environment. We're looking for 2 more members to become a part of our team as soon as possible, so contact us today by sending your resume in or you may call 304-815-3364 if you have any further questions or would like to schedule an appointment for an interview.
Job Purpose:
Repairs automotive bodies by planning repairs; repairing, replacing, and refinishing parts; maintaining tools and equipment; maintaining records.
Duties:
* Plans repairs by evaluating damage; preparing cost estimates; coordinating repairs with other required services; ordering and gathering parts, supplies, equipment, and tools.
* Repairs automotive bodies by removing, fabricating, attaching, and aligning parts; repairing dents; filling and sealing depressions; hammering, shaping, shrinking, expanding, filing, grinding, sanding, smoothing, and featheredging surfaces; applying repair techniques and tools, including, wrenches, cutting torch, dent puller, hand, pneumatic, and power tools, grinder, sander, welder, straightener, power, foot, and hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc.
* Refinishes body parts by mixing paints; matching colors; spray painting primer and finishing coats; applying touch-up paint.
* Maintains quality service by following repair standards; conducting test drive and final inspection; correcting deficiencies; obtaining approval from customer.
* Documents actions by completing records.
* Maintains tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
* Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
* Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.
* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' specifications.
* Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Conceptual Skills, Verbal Communication, Welding and Fabrication, Power Tools, AutoCAD, Basic Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Functional and Technical Skills, Automotive Manufacturing, Attention to Detail, Safety Management