Auto Body Tech InternCome join our team as an Auto Body Tech Intern! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lloyd Martin inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exciting future!
Summary:
As a member of the Martin's Family, the Auto Body Technician Intern is primarily responsible for prepping company vehicles, scissor and man lifts, and bakery equipment for painting. The Auto Body Technician Intern is someone who has basic working knowledge of the technical trade, maintains industry knowledge, who embraces a mindset of thorough planning and continuous improvement, and who is rigorously dedicated to extraordinary quality and service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Disassembles interior and exterior of vehicle for repaint and reassembles vehicle after painting is completed. Performs soda and sand blasting techniques and maintains the equipment so it remains in optimal and safe working condition at all times. Repairs or replaces steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic and wood panels (riveted, welded or bolted) on a variety of equipment such as vehicles, scissor and man lifts, and bakery equipment. Operates a D A sander, In-line file, Air hammer chisel for refinishing aluminum, steel, fiberglass or wood in a safe and effective manner. Operates an Airless spray or roller brush to apply paint to equipment. Remains flexible to adapt to change in the workplace, work schedules and priorities to ensure deadlines are met. Assists other technicians with final prep, sanding, masking, washing, and tacking. Performs detail work on vehicles by diligently cleaning interior and windows, waxing, and buffing scratches etc. Executes work assignments timely and in cooperation with lead and level 2 technicians. Ability to work with wood and plastic materials. Adheres to safety standards when working with toxic chemicals to remove decals from vehicles, mix paint, and clean paint from painting apparatus. Keeps work area clean and in constant order. Maintains paint and blasting booths by changing filters and performing prep for next paint job. Adheres to and enforces safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; Currently attending an accredited university or college majoring in Auto Body or Vehicle Mechanics.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, speak and write in English, comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to successfully convey evaluative findings to appropriate parties for consideration.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform intermediate math.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to research and interpret findings in regards to goods and services specifications, supplier needs and risk assessments.
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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/or move up to 75 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; toxic or caustic chemicals; driving in inclement weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
