Careers at Volvo Cars Winston-Salem

Body Shop/Collision Repair Technician

Job Intro

Driven people make the difference at Volvo Cars Winston-Salem. We have an unequivocal commitment to the customers we serve from Winston-Salem NC as well as the Clemmons NC, Kernersville NC, and Salisbury NC areas. We believe that culture makes a difference. Our company’s core focus is building relationships that last. That means relationships with our employees, our customers, and our community.

Job Description

Body Techs examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs. Straighten bent automobile frames, using a pneumatic frame straightening machine.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Plan and great benefits!
• A/C and Heated Shop
• Training for entry-level candidates
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee prices on sales and services
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• State-of-the-art facility!

Responsibilities

• Body Techs examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs.
• Automotive Body Technicians remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders.
• Body Techs position dolly block against the surface of the dented area and beat opposite surface to remove dents, using a hammer.
• Auto Body Techs fill depressions with body filler, using a putty knife.
• Body Techs remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch.
• Bolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Straighten bent automobile frames, using a pneumatic frame straightening machine.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Refinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander.
• Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed the hydraulic brake system.
• Paint surfaces after performing body repairs.
• Repair or replace defective mechanical parts

Requirements

• I-Car certification is preferred, but not required!
• Experience preferred, but entry-level candidates will be trained
• Must hold valid driver's license
• Team-oriented, flexible and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
• Must take pride in your work in restoring vehicles to their pre-collision condition
• Working knowledge of shop equipment
• Applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screen

Terms

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.