Auto Body Technician - Missoula Motor Company : Job Details

Missoula Motor Company is looking for a skilled and experienced Body Shop Technician to join our team. The Automotive Body Technician is critical to our continued success and is responsible for repairing and restoring damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition. Life is too short not to enjoy your work, so don't settle for just another job. If you're interested in working for a company that can give you training and support to achieve your goals, contact us today!Technician Specific BenefitsWork environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality StandardsHighly productive shopCareer advancement opportunities, promote from withinASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your careerContinued education, manufacturer hands on and web-based trainingClean and professional work environmentCompetitive wages - top performers earn $100,000+ annuallyBenefitsInternal Growth401K retirement plan with matchHealth and dental insuranceVision insuranceLife InsuranceVoluntary life InsuranceShort Term Disability InsurancePaid trainingPaid time offHeavily involved in giving back to the communityEmployee discountsResponsibilitiesIdentify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add-onsAdjust, replace, and repair all series of vehicle equipment (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/ panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repairMaintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including manufacturer's repair processPerform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standardsTeardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairsAdvise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on timeLead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certificationsQualificationsWelding & suspension experience a plus OR willing to learn/trainASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improveValid driver's license and clean driving recordStrong automotive backgroundStrong teamwork skills3+ years of experience preferred.About UsAt Missoula Motor Company we strive to make every customer a customer for life. As part of the Rydell Company, we believe we have nothing of higher value than our people. We build strong teams of confident, creative people with a high degree of initiative, discipline and respect. Simply put, we choose to be a different place to work and we want people to be happy. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Missoula Motor Company is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years. We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.