Apprentice Technician - CDJR

Apprentice Technician The Apprentice Body Technician works in partnership with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles. Damaged vehicles should be restored to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOPs. The Apprentice Body Technician contributes to delivering on O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction, while gaining exposure and experience to advance his/her skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Blue Printing & Repair Planning: Approaches repair planning with a sense of urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later in the process. Disassembles vehicles, putting parts on parts carts. Sets up vehicles for frame measurement and pulling.
• Assists in Identifying and Sourcing Parts: Uses good judgment in determining when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings. Maintains parts carts in an organized manner.
• Team & Problem-Solving: Actively participates in morning production meetings. Keeps track of vehicle status to ensure on-time delivery. Helps problem-solve on vehicles assigned to other team members.
• Vehicle Repair: Under the direction of a mentoring Body Technician, performs quality repairs and addresses defects. Meets or exceeds O'Daniel productivity requirements as measured by hours. Utilizes the technical information sheet attached to the work order for all structural repairs, replacement, airbag, and mechanical work. Reassembles painted vehicles and painted parts after the QC process. Keeps the sublet for assigned vehicles up to date. Follows O'Daniel quality control processes and contributes to meeting the return rate target.
• Safe & Organized Workplace: Consistently utilizes all safety equipment and follows proper repair procedures. Adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal. Participates in monthly safety meetings and applies information on the job. Keeps personal work area organized and returns tools, materials, and equipment to designated areas.

Requirements

• Auto Body Vocational-Tech preferred; otherwise must have demonstrated experience and aptitude in mechanical/automotive arena.
• Familiarity with O'Daniel repair processes.
• Must maintain a valid state driver's license to drive any customer or company vehicle.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by participation in O'Daniel required training.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Periodic lifting and carrying objects over 50 pounds.
• Reaching above and below shoulder level.
• Able to push materials/parts carts and push cars (with assistance).
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs.
• May be exposed to repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion.
• May be required to inspect vehicles outdoors in inclement weather.
• May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust, and noise in repair center. Protective equipment, including respirator, must be worn when needed.