Job TitleWe are looking for a highly motivated individual who is always willing to lend a helping hand. The Metal Technician is responsible for repairing and refinishing damaged vehicle bodies and parts in accordance with factory and dealership specifications. The Collision Center Metal Technician Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $31 with a flagging rate of $16.50-$18.00, depending on experience and ASE Certification. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit. This position is 100% on site at Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA.Perks of working with us:
Weekly Pay: get paid every Friday.401k with a generous Company match
Vacation (accruals earned on Full Time or Part Time status) Vision, dental, and medical care benefits available to any team member Team member Referral Bonus Program Tuition reimbursement Discounts with Corporate Partners like GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray Ban, and many more Development and growth opportunities Free Employee Parking On-site gym, free of charge to team members
Responsibilities:
Reviews damage reports, prepares, or reviews repair cost estimates, and plans work to be performed.
Repairs vehicles bodies by removing, fabricating, attaching, and aligning parts and per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
Removes damaged sections of vehicles for replacement by using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and installs replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grinds down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Road tests to check the quality of work performed, as required.
Examines vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required.
Communicates requests with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Maintains communication with Estimators and CRC Managers on status of vehicle.
Completes all work according to the applicable safety requirements and published procedures.
Achieves production objectives set by management.
Operates tools and equipment in a safe manner and maintains then in a proper state of repair.
Assists in all other areas of the CRC, as needed.
Maintains assigned workspace in an organized and clean manner.
Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.
Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance.
Qualifications:- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual should possess:
- A high school diploma or equivalent; mechanical certification desired.
- At least ten (10) years of automotive body repair experience.
Knowledge of automotive machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs, and maintenance; federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes; and mathematical principles (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, and percentages) and application.
Ability to operate manual transmission; pay attention to detail; determines cause of operating errors on a range of makes and models and decides what to do about it; determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job; read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and reads and comprehends instructions and information in the English language.
Must have a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
ASE Certifications preferred but not required
Physical Demands
Stand for long periods of time.
Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.
Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including low and high temperatures, precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and small and/or enclosed spaces.
Adjusting, moving, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds.
Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
Operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps
Why Penske Motor GroupAt Longo, our pledge is to take care of our guests. You would be among a professional team that is committed to providing the highest levels of personal attention to our guests and our Team Members. Our Toyota & Lexus factory-certified collision center in an 80,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility featuring the most advanced technology and equipment. We work with all insurance companies and we repair all makes and models. As a part of the world's #1 dealership in the world since 1967, you would be surrounded by only the best.
We are looking for the best and brightest to join our team!
Are you eager, well-rounded, and ambitious? Do you value exceptional guest service? Are you ready for the new adventure in your career? Then apply with us today!
We firmly believe in transparency with everything we do, and we believe in being a team, which are probably the top reasons that our average Team Member has been with Longo for more than 9 years.
