Body Technician

Body Shop TechnicianHuntington Coach is looking for skilled body shop technicians of all levels to join our team. Come work with us in our state-of-the-art facility in Long Island, NY. Competitive pay (based on experience), full time position, career advancement opportunities, state of the art shop and facilities.Schedule: Monday-FridayBenefits:Medical, dental, vision insuranceDisability and life insurance401k with company matchFlex spending accountHolidaysVacationResponsibilities:Review repair order to verify work to be performedRemove and replace or restore defective panels and other components as requiredApply surface coatings following applicable procedures and disposal processesComplete all repairs in accordance with repair order and to customer satisfactionComplete and submit required repair documentationFollow all applicable safety and health proceduresFrequently considers what is the best way to do things and looks for ways to streamline and/or improve work processesBody shop technician, you must display thorough and proven knowledge of general body repairHave a strong work ethic, work productively with an exceptional attention to detailProvide outstanding customer service and maintain effective working relationships with customers, supervisors and co-workersMaintain a clean, organized, safe work environmentDemonstrates "we versus me" thinkingStraighten body panels with minimal use of body fillerBody assembly and disassemblyPanel alignmentWelding mild steel, using both acetylene and MiGFiberglass repairRust repairHand and machine sandingMasking and paint preparationPriming and paintingHand and machine polishingStarting rate: $34.41 (negotiable based on experience)Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.Huntington Coach began its operations in 1927 by transporting workers to local factories during World War II. In 1956, Huntington Coach changed owners and shifted into school transportation, serving Long Island communities with an inaugural fleet of 100 vehicles. Since then, Huntington has grown and expanded to make a name for itself as a leader in the industry, providing services to 12 school districts in Long Island, with over 900 vehicles in its current fleet.