Collision Repair Technician

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

TOP BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay
• Nights and Weekends Off (M-F 8-5p), have time to recharge & enjoy your family
• Health Insurance (w/awesome zero $ co-pays for office & specialist visits, Urgent Care & generic RX)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance (fully paid by the company)
• 401k plan w/100% company matching
• Vacation Pay (starting earning on day 1)
• Holiday Pay (Floating day given/added to PTO when holiday falls on a weekend)
• Employee Discount
• Free uniforms
• Paycheck Direct Deposit
• Transfer & advancement opportunities between locations
• Safe, clean, and professional work environment
• On-going training, Company Paid Certifications and I-CAR Training & opportunity for advancement
• & Fun company sponsored employee & family events (work together, play together)

TOP PAY

• Top Pay for Top Skills & Experience
• We also welcome young techs looking to grow and learn in a quality shop.

TOP TEAM & CULTURE

• Family owned, where our mission applies to our teammates & our customers: To treat your family like our family
• No corporate bureaucracy
• Fun place to call home where you are appreciated & compensated for your skills
• Quality, honesty, safety & integrity drive our decisions
• Highly organized, clean & well equipped shop so you can focus on fixing cars & making money
• Constant workflow with multiple DRP's & commercial accounts
• I-Car Gold Class for over 30 consecutive years
• We 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 Description

• Examines 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 Repair
• MIG & Plastic Welding
• Vehicle Structural Parts Repair and Replacement
• Plastic Repair
• Body work/panel repair; files, grinds, and sands repaired panels using power tools and hand tools;
• Glass Replacement
• Mechanical Repairs
• Works 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 procedures
• Ability 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 data
• OE 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/certifications
• I-CAR Welding Certified

Are 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

Compensation: $51,200.00 - $106,400.00 per year


Bates Collision Centers

Founded in 1990, Bates Collision Centers is a strong/stable company that has been a leader in the collision repair industry and has grown steadily and strategically year after year. We believe our mission applies not only our customers but to our teammates:

Our Promise-To treat your family like our family.

Providing peace of mind that honesty, safety & compassion drives every decision we make.

This promise is what keeps us attracting the best talent, creating a workplace where people are inspired to be the best they can be, motivated and empowered to deliver superior repairs with outstanding customer service.


Bates Collision Centers currently operates two quality-focused, high volume automotive collision repair centers located in Baytown & Channelview, Texas As our growth continues, Bates is always looking for the top talent in all areas of our business including repair & refinish technicians, detailers, estimators & managers as well as customer service professionals to join our team. Bates customers & teammates enjoy state-of-the-art repair centers, clean and safe facilities, friendly and professional teammates, as well as an outstanding repair quality...our dedication to deliver this daily is what sets us apart in our industry.


Bates Collision Centers offers competitive wages and excellent benefits for all eligible teammates. In addition, Bates Collision Centers will provide teammates with training opportunities designed to enhance their skills and productivity at no cost to our teammates. Benefits include:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Personal Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) retirement savings program with 100% company matching
• Training, certification and mentor programs paid for by the company
• Company provided uniforms for most positions
• Paycheck Direct Deposit
• Transfer opportunities between locations
• Credit Union Services
• Safe, clean, and professional work environment
• Fun company sponsored employee and family events (work together/play together)

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines.

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