Body Shop Technician Assistant

$18 - $22/Yr

Mercedes-Benz of West Chester - West Chester, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

West Chester, OH

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

Mercedes Benz of West Chester Collision Center, A Hudson Automotive Company, is now hiring for Painter Assistants. Are you a team player and customer-focused? Are you reliable and hardworking? Are you looking for a career with a growing organization and opportunities for advancement? If so, we want to speak with YOU! Hudson Automotive Group has grown from 19 dealerships to more than 50 in the past 16 months and continue to grow! We have an extremely busy collision center and are hiring to meet customer demand! This is a great opportunity to earn what you deserve! Pay Starting at $18/hr, up to $22/hr based on Experience. Grow your collision repair career with on the job training and hands on apprenticeship under Mercedes-Benz Master Certified Technicians. Previous Collision Technician Experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification and by following the written repair order at the direction of the supervising Paint Technician.
• Assist Paint Technician in preparing panels to determine paint blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards.
• Assist workflow to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
• Follow all required safety guidelines and proper use of equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
• Follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Utilize all necessary tools such as air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work.
• Review repair orders to ensure all operations listed have been completed and verify the panel/parts to be painted.
• Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles.
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License
• Must work well as part of a team and effectively communicate with others.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or GED. Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate or commensurate experience strongly preferred.
• Adapt easily to fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation/Holidays
• Career Pathway through training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on products & services
• Balanced work schedule
• Tuition Reimbursement for current Automotive Technology students or recent graduates
• Tool assistance program