Body Shop Assistant

Dustrol, Inc., located in Towanda, Kansas, is currently hiring a Full Time Body Shop Assistant! Dustrol, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned asphalt contractor in Towanda, Kansas that designs, builds, maintains, and modifies its own custom-made equipment for use on Cold Milling and Hot-In-Place asphalt recycling projects. Established in 1973, we have had continued success growing our footprint throughout the Midwest. If you are enthusiastic about the auto body field and looking for a great company to work for, we would enjoy the opportunity to speak with you about this position!
Responsibilities

• Masks glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted.
• Cleans, sands, and prepares surfaces for painting.
• Applies primer and finish coats using lacquers and synthetic paints and enamels.
• Applies decals, seals, and trim as needed.
• Rub, polish, and wax finish coats.
• Replace truck window glass.
• Identify and resolve body work required to prepare trucks for painting (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.).
• Review repair orders, work orders, and estimate notes.
• Test drive trucks when necessary to ensure quality repair.
• Advise Body Shop of additional damage or supplemental needs and/or if repairs will not be completed on time.
• Teardown and inspect truck for hidden or additional repairs.
• Remove and install truck accessories as needed.
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer's repair process.
• May occasionally be assigned other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes, business needs, or emergencies.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience.
• General knowledge of processes, techniques, methods, materials, equipment, and safe work practices used in painting and body work.
• Attention to detail and craftsmanship skills.
• Degree in auto body repair technology, collision repair technology preferred, but not required.

Schedule

• 10 Hour Shifts
• Monday through Friday, 7am - 5pm

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Dustrol, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and this posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.