Collision Technician L3 - Penske Toyota
Downey, CA 90241
About the Job
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Summary:
The Collision Technician is responsible for repairing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.
Position is 100% on-site.
Minimum Hourly Pay Rate of $16.00, which can increase based on productivity without any upper limit.
Essential Duties include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Examine damaged vehicles and diagnose repair procedure.
- Disassembling vehicles with hand and power tools.
- Repair damaged vehicles with hand tools, power tools and hammer.
- Drive vehicles.
- Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
- Fill depressions with body filler.
- Remove damaged fenders and panels.
- Bolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Repair/Replace frames & section unibody.
- File, grind and sand repaired surfaces.
- Metal finish & prep repaired surface.
- Aim headlights, replace damages suspension parts & assembly’s and bleed hydraulic brake system.
- Diagnose & replacement electrical systems & modules.
- Repair or replace SRS systems, suspension, mechanical parts.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:
- 5 years of experience as an Auto Body Technician required.
- Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles.
- Ability to interpret vendor catalogs & repair procedures.
- Frame & unibody experience tools required.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Must possess problem solving & excellent communication skills.
- Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles; determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it; read, analyze and interpret common technical journals, and legal documents; coordinate activities with other employees; pay attention to detail, read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Individual will be required to:
- Stand for long periods at a time.
- Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- It is estimated that handling vehicle parts will constitute approximately 30-40% of the physical demands, which includes lifting 0-50 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more.
- Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.
Penske Toyota is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Some positions may require applicants to possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Penske Toyota is looking for results driven, team focused, dedicated people to join our team. To explore more about the positions for which we are currently accepting applications, please click the link below. Start your engines and apply online today!
Our compensation and benefits package includes:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!
Penske Toyota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
