Auto Body Repair Technician Progressive Auto Body Repair Shop looking for skilled Auto Body Repair Technician who repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards. A little history... "Take care of the customer and your employees, and the rest will take care of itself." -Albert M. Serra Serra Traverse City is proud to be part of Serra Automotive, one of the top ten privately-held retail automotive groups in the nation. In 1973, founder Albert M. Serra began with a single Chevy store and a people-first philosophy. Within five years, the dealership achieved Top Five status in the United States and, in the process, fine-tuned a solid formula for growth and an unquenchable passion for success. Following sound operational strategies, Serra Automotive has managed steady expansion in economies both struggling and strong. Today, Serra Automotive operates in seven states and employs over 2,200 people. The network includes 44 dealerships and represents 56 automotive franchises, making it a formidable force in the $1 trillion automotive retailing industry. Job Duties Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards. Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received. Prepares vehicles for body repair work. Notifies management of any additional repairs needed. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time. Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair. Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management. Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles. Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Our shop offers: Team Atmosphere Well lit and equipped facility. Dedicated Parts support Dedicated production support Dedicated sales team Great Customer service EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Effective communication skills Computer skills. Attention to detail. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must possess a Valid Driver's License which meets our company insurance standards. If you have questions or concerns about your personal license history, let's talk about it! BACKGROUND CHECK Must be willing to complete a background check as this position will give you access to personal and protected employee and customer information. If you have questions or concerns about your personal history, let's talk about it. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times. Reasonable accommodation may be made to support and enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. What are the benefits details? The benefits package include: Medical, Dental, Vision- 1st of the month following 60 days HSA Short/Long term Disability Company Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life- Employee, Spouse, Child 401 K Employer Paid College Education for Employees, Spouses, Children and Step-Children Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PTO Paid Holidays Employee Discounts- Sale/Service/Parts Interested? Here's how to apply! If this position sounds like the right fit for you, the next step is to fill out our online application. Don't worry, the application is pretty simple! You won't be asked to provide every nit-picky detail of your entire work history. Upload your resume and answer a couple of questions to help us get to know you better. Then your application process will be complete! Have questions before applying? We have answers! Reach out to our HR Recruiter at michelle.smith-ronk@serratc.com. * Serra Traverse City is an Equal Opportunity Employer