Lexus Stevens Creek Wheel Repair Technician

About the role

The Wheel Repair Technician is responsible for inspecting, repairing, refinishing, and restoring damaged vehicle wheels to manufacturer and company quality standards. This position requires expertise in cosmetic and structural wheel repair, painting, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The technician works closely with the Service Department to ensure timely repairs and exceptional customer satisfaction. The Wheel Repair Technician is expected to produce high-quality repairs while following company standards and safety procedures to ensure customer satisfaction. This role offers hands-on experience and comprehensive training to kick-start your career in the automotive industry.

Essential Duties

• Inspect aluminum and alloy wheels for cosmetic and structural damage
• Repair curb rash, scratches, gouges, and other wheel damage
• Perform cosmetic refinishing including sanding, filling, priming, painting, clear coating, and polishing
• Match paint colors and finishes to OEM standards
• Mount tires as needed following wheel repairs
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and work orders
• Communicate repair recommendations and completion status with Service Advisors and management
• Follow all OSHA safety regulations and company safety procedures
• Properly maintain tools, equipment, and work area
• Meet production, quality, and turnaround time expectations
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintains area assigned to workspace in an organized and clean manner
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals should possess:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, desired
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance use for interior repairs and mathematical principles (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying and percentages) and application
• Ability to operate manual transmissions vehicles
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language
• Must have a valid driver's license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record

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. Individual will be required to:

• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions including low and high temperatures, precipitation and wind, noisy environments, and small and/or enclosed spaces
• Adjusting, moving, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds
• Operating motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay & Schedule

• Base Hourly Compensation of $24.00 - $27.00
• This position is 100% on site at Lexus Stevens Creek - 1500 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050

Benefits

• Weekly Pay - get paid every Friday
• 401k with a generous Company match
• Vacation (accruals earned on Full Time or Part Time status)
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits available to any full time team member
• Team member Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts with Corporate Partners like GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray Ban, and many more
• Development and growth opportunities