Auto Body Technician

Benefits: Company parties 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Tuition assistance Vision insurance TOP BENEFITS Competitive Pay Nights and Weekends Off (M-F 8-5p), have time to recharge & enjoy your family Health Insurance (w/awesome zero $ co-pays for office & specialist visits, Urgent Care & generic RX) Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance (fully paid by the company) 401k plan w/100% company matching Vacation Pay (starting earning on day 1) Holiday Pay (Floating day given/added to PTO when holiday falls on a weekend) Employee Discount Free uniforms Paycheck Direct Deposit Transfer & advancement opportunities between locations Safe, clean, and professional work environment On-going training, Company Paid Certifications and I-CAR Training & opportunity for advancement & Fun company sponsored employee & family events (work together, play together) TOP PAY Top Pay for Top Skills & Experience We also welcome young techs looking to grow and learn in a quality shop. TOP TEAM & CULTURE Family owned, where our mission applies to our teammates & our customers: To treat your family like our family. No corporate bureaucracy Fun place to call home where you are appreciated & compensated for your skills Quality, honesty, safety & integrity drive our decisions Highly organized, clean & well equipped shop so you can focus on fixing cars & making money Constant workflow with multiple DRP's & commercial accounts I-Car Gold Class for over 30 consecutive years We 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 won't regret it! Job Description Examines 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 Repair MIG & Plastic Welding Vehicle Structural Parts Repair and Replacement Plastic Repair Body work/panel repair; files, grinds, and sands repaired panels using power tools and hand tools; Glass Replacement Mechanical Repairs Works 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 procedures Ability 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 data OE 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/certifications I-CAR Welding Certified Are you a Top Tech looking for TOP PAY, TOP BENEFITS, TOP TRAINING with a TOP TEAM? Then stop scrolling - you’ve 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 281-914-1035 or email RSnider@BatesCC.com.