Auto Body Technician at Bates Collision Centers

Benefits:Company parties401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceCompetitive salaryDental insuranceEmployee discountsFree uniformsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offTraining & developmentTuition assistanceVision insuranceTOP BENEFITS Competitive PayNights and Weekends Off (M-F 8-5p) have time to recharge & enjoy your familyHealth Insurance (w/awesome zero $ co-pays for office & specialist visits Urgent Care & generic RX)Dental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife Insurance (fully paid by the company)401k plan w/100% company matchingVacation Pay (starting earning on day 1)Holiday Pay (Floating day given/added to PTO when holiday falls on a weekend)Employee DiscountFree uniformsPaycheck Direct DepositTransfer & advancement opportunities between locationsSafe clean and professional work environmentOn-going training Company Paid Certifications and I-CAR Training & opportunity for advancement& Fun company sponsored employee & family events (work together play together)TOP PAYTop Pay for Top Skills & ExperienceWe also welcome young techs looking to grow and learn in a quality shop.TOP TEAM & CULTUREFamily owned where our mission applies to our teammates & our customers: To treat your family like our family.No corporate bureaucracyFun place to call home where you are appreciated & compensated for your skills Quality honesty safety & integrity drive our decisionsHighly organized clean & well equipped shop so you can focus on fixing cars & making moneyConstant workflow with multiple DRPs & commercial accountsI-Car Gold Class for over 30 consecutive yearsWe 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 wont regret it! Job DescriptionExamines 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 RepairMIG & Plastic WeldingVehicle Structural Parts Repair and ReplacementPlastic RepairBody work/panel repair; files grinds and sands repaired panels using power tools and hand tools;Glass ReplacementMechanical RepairsWorks 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 proceduresAbility 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 dataOE 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/certificationsI-CAR Welding CertifiedAre you a Top Tech looking for TOP PAY TOP BENEFITS TOP TRAINING with a TOP TEAM Then stop scrolling - youve found your new home at Bates Collision Centers; come work for a family owned/independent shop with large company benefits Text/call Russell Snider at or email Compensation: $51200.00 - $106400.00 per year Required Experience:IC Key Skills Mechanic Experience,Brake Repair,Dealership Experience,GM Vehicles,Suspension Experience,Alignment,Auto Glass,Automotive Diagnostics,Automotive Repair,Service Technician Experience,Shocks & Struts,Automotive Service Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 51200 - 106400