Body Shop Technician - Pacific, WA

About the role

This role is responsible for repairing, fabricating, refinishing, and painting commercial truck bodies and related equipment to meet safety, quality, and customer standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform body repairs on commercial trucks and trailers, including cabs, frames, panels, doors, and bodies
• Repair or replace damaged metal, fiberglass, aluminum, and composite components
• Weld, cut, grind, straighten, and fabricate as required
• Prepare surfaces for painting (sand, mask, prime, fill, seal)
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets company and customer standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Communicate with supervisors and team members regarding job progress and issues

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (technical or trade school preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial truck or heavy equipment body shop (preferred)
• Experience with automotive or industrial painting systems
• Welding experience (MIG preferred; aluminum welding a plus)
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to lift heavy parts and stand for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license (CDL a plus, but not required)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial truck body construction and materials
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and paint equipment
• Color matching and finish blending skills
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Skills

• Knowledge of commercial truck body construction and materials
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and paint equipment
• Color matching and finish blending skills
• Time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic

Benefits

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program (EAP). Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for employees. For retirement savings, GTC offers traditional pre-tax 401(k) and post-tax Roth 401(k) options. For qualifying employees, the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income. Employees receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

Pay

$20 to $50 hourly pay based on experience. Shift differential and lead/mentor pay available.

Schedule

Shop-based position with exposure to paint fumes, dust, and noise. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

Work Environment

Shop-based position with exposure to paint fumes, dust, and noise. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required.

EEO Statement

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

We look forward to working with you!