Automotive Dent Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Damage Assessment: Evaluate cosmetic damage to determine whether it can be fixed via PDR or requires traditional auto body repair.
• Dent Removal: Use specialized metal rods, glue-pulling kits, and tap-down tools to gently reshape and massage metal panels back to their original form.
• Trim Reattachment: Remove and reinstall interior panels, trim, or lights to properly access the backside of dented exterior metal.
• Quality Control: Inspect the finished vehicle to ensure it meets dealership or retail cosmetic standards before returning it to the customer or sales lot.
• Inventory Turnover: Work quickly and efficiently to prep used and new inventory on a fast-paced dealership lot.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 2 to 5 years of professional automotive PDR and cosmetic repair experience.
• Physical Dexterity: High level of hand-eye coordination, patience, and fine motor skills to manipulate metal without damaging the factory paint.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of different vehicle body materials, such as aluminum and high-strength steel.
• Tool Proficiency: Ability to properly handle specialized PDR rods, light boards, slide hammers, and rotary polishers.
• Vision Corrected: must have a field of vision at 20/20 or correctable to this standard.
• Certifications: Certifications from organizations like the [National Alliance of Paint-less Dent Repair Technicians (NAPDRT)], DingKing, or [Vale Training] are a plus.

What We Offer

• $15.50 to $17.00 per hour, plus commission
• Opportunities for career growth.
• A supportive and professional team environment.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, and parts.
• Training in the latest detailing techniques and tools.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• 401(k) with an employer match

Pay

$15.50 to $17.00 per hour, plus commission

Schedule

Part Time