Job Summary: Reporting to the Body Shop Supervisor or Manager, operate collision repair equipment to repair damaged vehicles prior to painting. Make quality repairs while maintaining high standards for efficiency and observing all safety requirements. Perform all additional duties assigned by the Body Shop Supervisor or Manager. Must know, practice, and ensure that company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws are followed at all times.

AT ADESA, WE'RE SERIOUS ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FUTURE:

Competitive pay | Referral bonuses | Tool reimbursement program | Tuition reimbursement programs | Relocation assistance | Career path opportunities | More!

OUR EMPLOYEES ARE IMPORTANT TO US:

Up to 5 weeks paid time off! | Paid holidays | Medical | Dental | Vision | Life insurance | AD& D insurance | Short term disability insurance | 401K w/ match

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide excellent customer service:

• Make sure customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention.
• Maintain a professional appearance, orderly work environment and friendly disposition by greeting others.
• Return customer's vehicles in clean condition with radios, seats, mirrors and other convenience items in the same position as when the customer brought the vehicle in. No smoking in customer vehicles.
• Resolve any customer complaints in a friendly, courteous manner and advise Management of all serious complaints or incidences.

2. Perform preparation work on vehicles:

• Perform all necessary preparation work on damaged surfaces of vehicles in accordance with auction and professional standards
• Review work orders and identify damaged panels, parts and bumpers
• Wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while working.
• Remove vehicle parts, if necessary, using appropriate power equipment and hand tools.
• Repair panels: sand, fill, coat and feather damaged area.
• Prime: clean and mask repaired areas, mix primer, apply appropriate number of coats of primer.
• Inspect all work and rework if necessary.

3. Perform paint services:

• Ensure vehicles are properly cleaned and dusted prior to painting, to meet the production goals.
• Appropriately tape off areas that are not to be painted.
• Mixing paint may be required.
• Prepare the painting booth and paint for the assigned vehicles.
• Work closely with other technicians to ensure production goals and estimates are being met on time.
• Refinish repaired exterior panels and new parts in accordance with auction and professional standards.
• Communicate with other technicians to maintain an efficient flow of painted vehicles in support of auction operations.
• Clean all painting equipment after every job. May be required to provide sufficient tools to perform the job.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Report all incidents to management immediately.

4. Complete documentation:

• Properly complete all work order documentation, record vehicle stock number and body hours.
• Check off each job and return the work order to the Body Shop Clerk or Manager when work has been completed.

5. Maintain work station:

• Ensure all shop area conditions are not a potential threat to employee or customer safety.
• Respond to and follow proper procedures on employee or customer accidents, injuries, and loss or damage to any property.
• Report all incidents to Body Shop Supervisor or Manager immediately per auction policy.

6. Other responsibilities:

• Maintain equipment and tools properly and advise supervisor or manager of any needed equipment maintenance or breakdown.
• Practice and promote teamwork at all times.
• Set a good personal example of attitude and performance.
• Practice and promote company Core Values: Integrity, Customer Care, Innovation, Safety, Teamwork, Employee Welfare, Community Involvement and Fun.