Automotive Body Shop Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Body Shop Technician

Reading, MA

Stoneham Ford are family owned and operated since 1927. We are invested in giving our team the tools they need to grow and thrive in the automotive industry. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Stoneham Ford is absolutely critical to its success.

The technician repairs, refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and spray painting equipment.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security
• Health and wellness
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
• Perform all body and refinishing repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
• Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations
• Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
• Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
• Advise Body Shop Manager or Damage Appraiser if additional work is needed
• Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins
• Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
• Maintain work area in an orderly and clean manner
• Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
• Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
• Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
• Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
• Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle

Qualifications

• Strong automotive background
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Strong teamwork skills
• Willing to submit to a drug screen & background check
• Must have clean & valid driver's license
• I-Car certifications a plus
• Ford Aluminum certifications a plus