Joe Machens Ford Collision Center is part of the Machens Dealership Group, a leader in Automotive Sales, Service and Auto Body Repair. We are looking to add a qualified AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN to our TEAM. We offer our associates a TEAM environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, professionalism, quality and teamwork - now is the time to accelerate your career and become part of one of the best companies in the collision repair business!
In addition to competitive pay and bonus incentives, we offer the following benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Paid Time Off plus Holidays
Ford Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
Responsibilities
- Repair vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards
- Check Parts against estimate and ensure proper parts are ordered and received
- Prepare vehicle for body repair work
- Notify management of any additional repairs needed
- Notify management of difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time
- Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations
- Other duties may be assigned by management
Qualifications
- Experience as a collision repair technician with heavy structural and frame required
- ICAR certifications in auto body repair is a plus
- OEM certification in auto body repair is a plus
- Certificate from Vocational School in Collision is a plus
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged vehicles including body work and when to replace or repair parts
- Ability to read and follow instructions on repair/estimate orders
- Valid driver’s license
** All applicants must pass a pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 - $32.00 per hour
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MO 65203 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbia, MO 65203: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
