Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

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Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Easterns of Sterling/ Corporate, Sterling, VA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1036

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Job Title:

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician

Company: Easterns Automotive Group
Location: Sterling, VA

Easterns Automotive Group is actively seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Technician to join our high-volume reconditioning center. As a leading multi-location automotive retailer serving the DC and Baltimore metro areas, we take pride in delivering retail-ready vehicles quickly and efficiently while maintaining the highest quality standards.

The PDR Technician plays a critical role in our reconditioning process by removing dents and minor body damage without disturbing the vehicle’s factory paint . This position works closely with our reconditioning, body shop, and detailing teams to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the recon pipeline and meet our retail-ready standards.

If you take pride in precision craftsmanship, enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, and want to be part of a team focused on quality and efficiency, we encourage you to apply.

When you join Easterns Automotive Group, you are not merely an employee but a valued member of a family that prizes your professional growth and well-being. Our extensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Dental Insurance: Ensuring the well-being of you and your family.
• Vision Insurance: Taking care of your eye health.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Providing financial security for you and your loved ones.
• Health Savings Account: Additional flexibility for your health care needs.
• 401(k) Matching: Contributing to secure your financial future.
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave: Because we know life happens.
• Flexible Schedule: Balancing your work and personal life.
• Paid Training & Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your continuous personal and professional development.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on vehicles and services as our token of appreciation.

Responsibilities

• Perform Paintless Dent Repairs: Repair door dings, creases, hail damage, and minor body dents using specialized PDR tools while preserving factory paint.
• Assess Vehicle Damage: Inspect incoming vehicles during the reconditioning process and determine whether dents can be repaired using PDR or require conventional body repair.
• Support Recon Workflow: Work closely with the recon manager, body shop team, and detail department to ensure vehicles move efficiently through the reconditioning process.
• Quality Control: Inspect repaired panels under proper lighting to ensure the highest quality finish with no visible distortion or imperfections.
• Maintain Tools & Equipment: Safely operate and maintain PDR tools including rods, glue pull systems, tap-down tools, and specialized lighting.
• Prioritize Inventory: Focus on vehicles closest to retail-ready status to support efficient recon turnaround times.
• Communicate with Management: Provide repair assessments and timelines to recon leadership to support effective inventory management.

Qualifications

• Have PDR Experience: Proven experience performing paintless dent repairs on a variety of vehicle panels.
• Demonstrate Strong Attention to Detail: Ability to read panel reflections and ensure high-quality repairs.
• Work Efficiently in a High-Volume Environment: Comfortable working on multiple vehicles daily in a production-focused recon center.
• Show Excellent Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to determine when PDR repair is appropriate versus when conventional body repair is required.
• Be a Team Player: Collaborate effectively with recon, body shop, and detailing teams.
• Maintain Professional Standards: Strong work ethic, reliability, and pride in workmanship.
• Possess a Valid Driver’s License: Ability to safely move vehicles as needed.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position.

Monday – Friday

Join a company where craftsmanship, efficiency, and teamwork drive success.