Collision Repair Technician

Job TitleTop Pay for Top Skills and ExperienceWe also welcome young techs looking to grow and learn in a quality shop.Top Team and CultureFamily owned, where our mission applies to our teammates and our customers: To treat your family like our family.No corporate bureaucracyFun place to call home where you are appreciated and compensated for your skillsQuality, honesty, safety, and integrity drive our decisionsHighly organized, clean, and well-equipped shop so you can focus on fixing cars and making moneyConstant workflow with multiple DRP's and commercial accountsI-Car Gold Class for over 30 consecutive yearsWe are a high-volume, high-quality shop with a 30+ year history, come see why nearly half of our team has been with us over 10 years and several over 25-you won't regret it!Job DescriptionExamines vehicle and works closely with Bates Estimator to plan necessary repair process considering safety, factory specifications, cost, and cycle time;Performs quality repairs-adhering to factory specifications; while keeping in mind on-time status;Vehicle Frame RepairMIG & Plastic WeldingVehicle Structural Parts Repair and ReplacementPlastic RepairBody work/panel repair; files, grinds, and sands repaired panels using power tools and hand tools;Glass ReplacementMechanical RepairsWorks and communicates with others on vehicle repair status;Participates in all required safety meetings;Directs the work of an apprentice when needed, i.e., assists with problems or questions and explains procedures.Qualifications:3 years experience in Collision Repair;Knowledge of repair principles, techniques, and procedures;Ability to review and follow factory specifications for repair proceduresAbility to operate equipment including but not limited to: Frame Machine & Measuring System, A/C Machine, MIG Welder, Plastic Welder.Ability to measure, analyze, and interpret structural measuring dataOE and/or I-CAR Certifications are helpful but not required;*certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date-company arranges and pays for all training/certificationsI-CAR Welding CertifiedAre you a Top Tech looking for TOP PAY, TOP BENEFITS, TOP TRAINING with a TOP TEAM? Then stop scrolling - you've found your new home at Bates Collision Centers; come work for a family owned/independent shop with "large company" benefits.Text/call Russell Snider (cell) View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io