Body Shop Apprentice

Body Shop Apprentice Job Summary

The primary function of the Body Shop Apprentice Technician is to perform light disassembly and minor wreck repairs, light detail work on customer equipment in a superior and thorough manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Body Shop Manager with the care, storage and usage of all materials used in body work processes.
• Maintains a regular working knowledge and familiarity with all EPA and OSHA documentation as required by applicable government health and safety regulations, including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
• Performs work directed by Body Shop Manager in a timely and thorough manner. Maintains superior standard of workmanship in all services performed.
• Advises Body Shop Manager of any recommended changes in services ordered by customer.
• Determines if any further servicing should be recommended to customer, and communicates such recommendations to the Body Shop Manager.
• Maintains a level of training and experience with specialized materials, equipment, machinery, and body working techniques necessary for superior servicing of the customer's equipment. Attends training sessions as required from time to time by Body Shop Manager
• Preform light detail work to include buffing, polishing decal removal and light interior detail
• Performs additional services required when any piece of equipment is returned by customer because of Body Shop Technician's faulty workmanship.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• Prior experience in a collision training program or some experience in Body Shop
• Working knowledge of body repair methods
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to interpret vendor catalogs

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package, retirement options, paid life insurance, supplemental insurance, sick and vacation time, and paid holidays.

About the Role

We are looking for a Body Shop Apprentice Technician to work in our Missoula, MT shop. This position is offered with a full benefits package with competitive pay starting at $22 an hour (DOE).

Requirements

This is a great opportunity for someone who is wanting to learn and further their career and become part of the Kenworth Sales family.

Skills

None specifically listed, but requires a combination of technical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package, retirement options, paid life insurance, supplemental insurance, sick and vacation time, and paid holidays.

Pay

Competitive pay starting at $22 an hour (DOE)

Schedule

N/A