AUTOBODY TECHNICIAN

Collision Center Body Repair Technician – Optimum Collision Center LAWTON, OK.

Come join our 4th and newly established facility in Lawton, OK, furnished with some of the industry's latest/newest shop equipment to make your job easier and safe as possible! We know that good body techs do more than repairs, they make our customer’s vehicles—and our shop—look good! If you are experienced, hard-working and known for your skill and attention to detail, then our busy collision center may be the perfect fit for you. You will need to have at least six months of experience in frame, metal and interior repairs on collision-damaged vehicles to qualify for this amazing opportunity with excellent earning potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Possess an operating knowledge of frame measuring systems
• Diagnose and repair full-frame vehicles and uni-body structural damage
• Repair and replace body panels
• Rework metal panels back to original condition
• Apply body filler/ glazes to achieve the final smooth finish before paint
• Replace damaged wiring harnesses or reinstall harnesses after body repair
• Remove and reinstall interiors
• Attend weekly department meetings
• Maintain clean work area

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 1 year of actual job experience and/or training with auto collision repair

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (Including Driver's License)

Operator Driver's License (must be insurable)

Compensation

Compensation is based on experience and commensurate with Fortune 500 companies.

Potential to earn over $100k/year!

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Training
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Purchase Program

About Us

Gilchrist Automotive has been family owned and operated by the Gilchrist family since 1986. We are interested in finding talented individuals who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in the automotive industry. We offer an excellent benefit package and a great working environment with many different employment opportunities ranging from sales to service to collision and even management. If you want to set yourself apart from the ordinary routine of the average job, possess the unique ability to consistently provide outstanding customer service, and have a dedication to excellence.

Apply today!