Auto Body Refinish Technician

Full Time/Part Time

About This Position

Auto Body Refinish Technician. Minimum 3 years experience in automotive refinishing. I-CAR training is helpful but not required. Must be experienced in tinting and blending techniques for collision repair. Attention to detail and a high quality standard are a must. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.

Benefits/What We Offer

  • Dave’s body shop will pay for Audi, Tesla, Rivian and Icar certifications
  • Continued education training needed to maintain shop certifications (paid for by Dave’s)
  • After intro period has been met 100% of health insurance is covered for employee
  • Competitive rates for family insurance plans
  • Dental and vision benefits are available.
  • Optional cafeteria plan
  • Optional 401K with employer match incentive
  • Paid vacation after intro period
  • Paid holidays after intro period

Job Responsibilites

  • Apply paint as per Dave’s Body Shop and factory specifications
  • Check for and rectify paint imperfections
  • Color tinting
  • Polishing and buffing
  • Thoroughly reads and reviews each repair order prior to beginning work on the vehicle (reading and understanding estimate).
  • Completes all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to Dave’s
    Body Shop and factory specifications
  • Prime, edge of jamb replacement parts.
  • Sand and prep for paint, new parts and blend panels
  • Sand and feather edge surface for primer
  • Able to properly block panels for refinishing
  • Able to mask and spray the correct amount and coats of primer
  • Able to mask all panels and cover car to minimize tapelines and overspray on the vehicle
  • Ability to de-nib and polish
    Contributes to maintaining acceptable cost per paint labor hour
  • Knows status of assigned vehicles and helps problem solve on getting and keeping all vehicles on schedule
  • Consistently utilizes all required safety equipment and follows proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines
  • Adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal
  • Follow vendors procedures to maintain all tools and equipment
  • Maintain a clean and organized work space
  • Performs other duties assigned by management

Qualifications/Desired Skills

  • 3 years experience
  • Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment
  • MUST be able to wear protective equipment, including respirator
  • A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
  • Ability to learn and retain new information and adapt to a changing environment
  • Reliable, self motivated, ability to stay productive
  • Ability to organize and manage daily tasks
  • Ability to communicate with and keep team informed of repair process

$50k-$120k

Yearly Salary

Health Insurance

Vision and dental available

401(k)

1-1 matching up to 3%

FSA

Pre-taxed savings account