Body Shop Technician

Body Shop Technician

Prestige Ford is one of the region's best dealerships, serving the Mount Dora, Leesburg, Apopka and Orlando communities in Florida since 1991. We are currently seeking Body Shop Technicians to join our team. Our team enjoys training programs, a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focuses to help you grow both personally and professionally. We're interested in helping your career and adding to your resume because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training
• Employee vehicle purchase plans
• Long term job security
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-ons.
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of truck and trailer equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer's repair process.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs.
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.
• Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug screen
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

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.