CAREERS
As a AutoBody Technician, your meticulous attention to detail will be critical. You must be able to do all bodywork, adjust and align body panels, fabricate, repair automotive chassis, and your work must be high quality. Experience with composites (carbon fiber and fiberglass) is a plus, a willingness to strive for perfection, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment, team player, communicate effectively, and be able to follow detailed work instructions. You will also be responsible for maintaining both accountability and accurate work documentation through the "start to finish" Essential Functions Align/trim composite & metal body panels to desired gaps and flush. Adjust and repair vehicle chassis as necessary to fit panels. Bond composite panels to vehicle chassis. Work to build schedule, ensuring there are no delays in the production cycle. Operation of company vehicles and industrial machinery in support of providing completed company products. Assist in special projects as required, and assist other body technicians and co-workers as requested.
Under general supervision, the Refinisher Technician will carry out paint finishes to the absolute highest standard. Responsibilities include but are not limited to ensuring clear coat has been applied properly to adhere to precise application standards, sanding areas of need using block sanding and rotary machines, thoroughly cleaning vehicle for second coat of clear, and carefully and thoroughly polishing the vehicle using rotary machines, foam pads, and polish. Essential Functions Ensures clear coat has been applied properly to adhere to defined quality and precise application standards Carefully and precisely uses yellow scuff pads to sand down door jams or smaller areas of care Uses heavy grit of block, carefully and manually sands down heavier areas of care Accurately refines previous block sanding marks using various orbital sanding machines along with different grit pads Uses interface pad for further refinement After post-paint sanding is complete, carefully and accurately inspects all areas after sanding for any flaws and imperfections Thoroughly cleans automobile with air and solvent wipes and preps for second clear coat application process After clear coat application and gas out is complete, carefully sands car again by hand to refine miscellaneous areas using high grit pads (up to 3000 grit) Uses rotary machine and compound to carefully remove any sanding marks from the automobile Uses rotary machines, foam pads, and polishing compounds to precisely and accurately polish the automobile for a flawless and perfect paint finish Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications 6+ years of hands-on experience with sanding, polishing and finishing custom paint applications on luxury vehicles Relevant automotive paint certifications are a plus Skills/Abilities and Attributes Knowledge of different grit levels and when each is grit is to be applied Experienced with manual block sanding methods Experienced with various orbital sanding machines and use of different grit pads from 1200-3000 Experienced with using an interface pad for further refinement Mastery in paint finishing and polishing, using various rotary machines, foam pads, and polishing compounds Ability to perform quality assurance to precise paint manufacturer and company standards