Auto Body Tech

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLead Auto Body Technician / PainterSchell-Baroth Auto Center is a locally owned automotive service and collision repair company specializing in mechanical repairs, vehicle maintenance, auto-body repair, painting, and refinishing. We are committed to providing quality workmanship, honest and reliable service, and a professional experience for every customer.Position SummaryWe are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and experienced Auto Body Technician/Painter who wants to grow with our company and eventually lead the day-to-day operations of our body shop.This is a hands-on position for someone experienced in collision repair, bodywork, surface preparation, painting, and refinishing. The right candidate will initially perform repairs while helping us develop and expand the body-shop department.As the department grows, this position can advance into a Body Shop Lead or Body Shop Manager role. This person will oversee only the body-shop and collision-repair operations and will work under the direction of our General Manager, who is responsible for the overall business, including the separate mechanical department.ResponsibilitiesPerform collision and auto-body repairsRemove, repair, and replace damaged body panelsComplete dent repair, metalwork, welding, and body alignmentPrepare vehicles and parts for paintingPerform paint matching, mixing, spraying, blending, and refinishingDisassemble and reassemble vehicles as requiredInspect completed repairs for quality and safetyMaintain a clean, organized, and safe body-shop work areaHelp establish efficient repair procedures and workflowsCoordinate body-shop jobs, materials, parts, and schedulingCommunicate job progress and repair needs to the General ManagerHelp train and oversee future body-shop employees as the department growsEnsure body-shop work is completed properly and on scheduleQualificationsPrevious professional auto-body and collision-repair experiencePainting and refinishing experienceAbility to complete body repairs independentlyKnowledge of panel replacement, body alignment, surface preparation, and paint applicationStrong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanshipDependable, organized, and able to manage multiple repair jobsStrong work ethic and leadership potentialValid driver’s licenseAbility to work well with customers, coworkers, and managementWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation based on experience and abilityFull-time, year-round employmentOpportunity to grow into leading the body-shop departmentSupport from an established automotive business and General ManagerOpportunity to help build and improve the departmentStable local company with long-term growth potentialAdditional compensation and benefits discussed during the interview\nCompany DescriptionTIP Construction Inc. is a construction company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing reliable construction, renovation, and property improvement services. We work on a variety of residential and commercial projects and are committed to quality workmanship, efficiency, and building strong relationships with our clients, vendors, and partners.Company DescriptionTIP Construction Inc. is a construction company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing reliable construction, renovation, and property improvement services. We work on a variety of residential and commercial projects and are committed to quality workmanship, efficiency, and building strong relationships with our clients, vendors, and partners.