Body Shop Technician

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Challenge Manufacturing makes welded assemblies and precision metal parts, supplying high-quality components to the global automotive industry.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Body Shop Technician who will repair vehicles, parts, and components that are non-conforming to customer specifications by welding, grinding, or other methods as required to repair non-conformances, including dent repair.

Education Level

• High School Graduate or equivalent

Work Experience

• 3-5 years of relevant work experience

License/Certification

• Certified in Mig or Tig welding

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adhere to and maintain safety standards
• Body repair, including damage assessment, structural repair, and dent repair
• Calibrate welding equipment
• Collect/record defect data and share/report findings with the Production/Quality/Leadership Teams to continually improve processes
• Conduct housekeeping for personal work area or shared facility space
• Maintain tools in good working order
• Maintain welding equipment
• Mechanical fastener repair
• Move parts to the correct location in the plant/facility
• Operate a Mig-welding machine to join or repair sheet metal/steel parts or components
• Operate hand tools (hammers, pliers, wrenches)
• Operate power tools (grinders, sanders, plasma cutters)
• Participate in preventative actions where appropriate
• Participate in root cause problem-solving activities
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures
• Remove and replace fastened panels on vehicles
• Rework the sheet metal on the bodies
• Tag parts
• Understand customer requirements and adhere to the Quality Operating System standards
• Utilization of plexus (ERP system)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to be self-motivated and prioritize tasks as assigned
• The ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in a constructive/objective manner; views change as a learning opportunity.
• Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes. Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work.
• Work when scheduled and ensure coverage when absent
• Moves within own or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow. Works with a sense of urgency to meet customers’ needs.
• Proficiency in metalworking and repair techniques
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on the issue to find a resolution, and monitoring progress. Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts.
• Understanding of personal protective equipment (PPE), proper ventilation, and following fire safety protocols, including removing flammable materials and ensuring a clear work area
• Updates and relays pertinent information to the shift supervisor and the oncoming shift
• Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships

Work Environment

• Exposure to paint, dust, and fumes
• Must follow strict safety procedures
• Often stands for long periods
• Uses power tools and heavy equipment
• Works in garages or repair shops

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life, Voluntary Life and LTD, Employer 401 (k) Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Employer’s Statement

Challenge Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.