Collision Repair Technician at Ken Garff Automotive Group, Ken Garff American Fork Chevrolet - American Fork, UT
Collision Repair Technician at Ken Garff Automotive Group in Ken Garff American Fork Chevrolet - American Fork, UT. Full-time. Est. up to $60k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Join a Dealership Group That Does Things Differently
Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you’re in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership group, and we’re pretty darn proud of that. We’re out to do things differently and to keep changing, growing, and progressing, which is why our employees are proud of where they work.
Ken Garff American Fork Body and Glass are currently looking for a Collision Repair Technician, offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus.
As a Collision Repair Technician, you have an immense amount of discipline for fine details, and you regularly practice consistent follow-through in your daily work. You appreciate clear guidelines and the structure of step-by-step procedures of mechanical work. Others can count on your timely task completion and your ability to produce quality work time and time again. Above all, you are a technical expert, you love working with your hands and providing exceptional service to customers. Our Technicians create lifetime customers by treating people right. If these statements resonate with you, please apply today.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Competitive compensation package and 401(k) with company match
- Wellness Time Off, plus holidays, plus a Personal Purpose Day
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance
- Flex Spending, Health Savings Account, EAP, Wellness Plan, Mental Health Support, Diabetes Management Program, and Parental Leave Stipend
- Year-end bonus program for ALL employees (Garff Giveback)
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, service and more
- Red Wing boot program (free/discounted work shoes)
Here’s what you’ll be doing:
- Prepare or review motor vehicle repair estimate reports
- Straighten bent frames and unitized bodies with a frame machine
- Remove badly damaged sections of vehicles (e.g. aprons, roof and rear body panels) and weld in new sections
- Work out minor damage in body panels, fenders, skirting and sheet metal trim, and weld torn metal
- Prepare car for paint by covering the bumpers, windows and trim with masking tape and paper, apply primer with a spray gun, clean the surface and apply paint
- Repair and/or replace interior components such as instrument panels, seat frame assemblies, carpets, and floorboard insulation, trim panels and moldings
- Inspect vehicles for dimensional accuracy and test drive them to ensure proper alignment and handling
- Restore the structural integrity of damaged vehicles by cutting away damaged components and welding in new or recycled replacements
- Accurately align suspension and steering components
- Ensure that passenger protection systems function properly
- Remove and install bolt-on components such as hoods, deck lids, fenders, trim, doors, glass and interior components, and verify dimensional accuracy
- Apply or restore anti-corrosion treatments
- Identify and remove layers of sub-coatings by using abrasives or chemicals
- Match the complex color formulations created by automobile manufacturers
- Apply refinish products in the correct sequence, ensuring chemical compatibility, adhesion and durability
- Master our Dealer Management System (Reynolds) for time keeping, work distribution, electronic inspections, repair quotes and communication
- Be accountable to all dealership owned tools, and superior cleanliness throughout workspace and in all customer vehicles (“leave no trace” standard)
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3-5 years previous relevant experience strongly preferred
- I-CAR Certifications strongly desired
- Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and comprehend job-related instructions and information whether electronic or paper-based
- Excellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience, creativity, good judgment and an eye for detail
- Valid in-state driver's license
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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