Job description
12 Month program (Approximately 2,100 Hours) During the program the apprentice will work either full or part time and, Works as a Collision Apprentice in a Collision Center in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.
Apprentice will work independently and directly with assigned technician who will be responsible for their performance and training.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly $18/hr while in program, $18/hr Flat Rate upon completion and assignment as a C Level Collision Technician
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement or Tool Allowance upon completion of program and promotion to a C Level
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
- Flexible schedule around school schedule if Part Time.
- Company Benefits Eligible if Full Time.
- Paid Uniforms
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The program will consist of 4 segments of 525 hours and Apprentice will receive a performance evaluation at the end of each segment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work conditions:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to sit and stand repeatedly without restrictions for up to an 8-hour shift.
- Must be able to enter and exit vehicle with no restrictions.
- Some heavy lifting (up to 60 pounds) may be required as needed.
- Other physical duties may be assigned.
Responsibilities:
COLLISION APPRENTICE ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Detail vehicles to ensure they are presentation ready for guest pick up. All paperwork is processed and in order and R.O. is completed.
- Assists Master Collision Tech and Collision Technician and learns hands on in the following
Phase One (First 1050 Hours or till signed off as proficient by shop foreman)
- Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
- Repair damaged vehicles as per estimate up to and including framework. Must meet all specifications of manufacturer, I-Car, and dealership.
- Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
- Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
- Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
- Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
- Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
- Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
- Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
Phase TWO (Second 1050 Hours or till signed off as proficient by shop foreman)
- Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
- Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface.
- Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
- Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
- Responsible for final finish including filling small flaws, scratches, and pitting
- Mixes paint according to specifications.
- Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
- Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate.
- Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags, and unpainted areas.
- Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
- Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
- Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
- Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
- Responsible for finished clean Product including nibbing and polishing
- Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.
MARGINAL DUTIES
- Marginal duties may be assigned.
- Maintain professional appearance.
About Marhofer
The Ron Marhofer Auto Family consists of seven (7) distinct manufacturer brands (Chevrolet, GMC, Hyundai CF, Hyundai GR, Genesis, Nissan, Buick, across five (5) locations in Northern Ohio that include new and used car sales, and a full-scale parts department, service, and collision centers. We serve over 2000 Guests monthly in our sales and service departments. And are listed in the top 100 dealerships in the nation for both new and used vehicle sales.