Automotive Apprentice Body Technician

Truck Collision Services Job OpportunityAt Truck Collision Services, we strive to conduct our business with integrity, hard work, and the highest care for our people, customers, and business partners. Every employee at our organization is absolutely critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our group throughout the years. We are a leader in the industry through innovative equipment and training.Benefits:Medical InsurancePaid uniformsPaid vacation programPaid holidaysHoliday cook-outsRetirement plan with company matchDental insurance availableVision insurance availableDisability availableContinuous education and trainingPay: $20.00 - $28.00 / hourDuties and Responsibilities:Perform pulling operations for body repairs as neededRemove and replace damaged body parts, panels, etc.Perform shrinking and stretching operations common in bodyshop operationsPerform welding tasks of all metals (aluminum, steel, stainless) and plasticsPerform fiberglass & composite repairs using bonding materialsPerform tasks such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be paintedFill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finishMaintain clean and safe work environmentPosition articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffoldingKnowledge and use of fastening techniques a plus (rivets, huck bolts, henrob/SPR)I-Car Certification a plusOther duties as assigned.Qualifications:Background in paint and body repairPrevious experience doing bodywork, with a minimum of 1 years hands-on experience and/or Trade School.Must be able to perform accident related mechanical repairsA high school or GED equivalent requiredA certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferredASE, I-Car, State License certificate is preferredNeeds to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting timeIncumbent must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.