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R.J. Shore Automotive and Collision is a Family owned business in New Haven, CT.
RJ Shore Collision, a member of the RJ Shore family has an immediate opening for a Full-Time Auto Body Technician to perform the following: Remove and repair damaged sections of vehicles, paint parts/vehicles as needed, write up repair orders and knowledge to mix all chemicals needed to preform work within the shop. The right candidate for this position needs to be organized, well spoken, have attention to detail, positive attitude and upward demeanor. This position is a has the ability to earn 20+ per hour depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Summary:
The Auto Body Repairer will make repairs to metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts of automobiles.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans the repair work that is necessary.
- Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
- Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
- Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
- Prepares and repaints vehicle with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
- Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers within Auto Body shop.
- Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle body.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an Auto Body repairer.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
