Job Title: Auto Body Technician II

Department: Transportation

Reports to: Auto Body Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non- exempt

Come join our Team as an Auto Body Technician II ! 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! As an employer of choice we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary: As a member of the Martin’s Family, the Auto Body Technician is primarily responsible for prepping and painting company vehicles, scissor and man lifts, and bakery equipment for painting. The Auto Body Technician is someone that has advanced 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.

Checks and finalizes prep work before paint application to ensure it conforms to quality standards.
Exhibits comprehensive understanding of paint mixing system
Performs functional use of paint color match camera to achieve proper color match on vehicle.
Coordinates with Level 1 Technician to apply paint in overall, panel or touch up applications.
Exhibits proper use and maintenance of pressure pot and gravity fed spray guns.
Performs fabrication and welding of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel materials.
Repairs dent and rust using body filler and panels.
Applies spray polyester filler, primers and sealers.
Performs non-structural fiberglass repairs.
Coordinates with Level 1 Technician to refurbish scissor lifts and jacks from bakery and transport departments.

Prepares and paints equipment created by Fabrication Department.
Repairs or replaces trailer flooring and fabricate and weld rear door frames.
Coordinates with Level 1 Technician to set up trailer for exterior panel replacement.
Performs installation of door and roof decals
Performs gasket style windshield removal and replacements.
Exhibits basic wiring knowledge in regards to lights, power mirrors, windows and locks.
Keeps work area clean and in constant order.
Adheres to safety standards when working with toxic chemicals to remove decals from vehicles, mix paint, and clean paint from painting apparatus.
Proficient to perform all Level 1duties as needed or assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

There are no supervisory responsibilities.

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;
Associate’s Degree from two-year technical school in related field;
Three year related experience;
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of wiring.
Basic knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

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 and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working 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 regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and hazardous chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)