| Location | Belle Vernon, PA |
| Salary | $15–$25 |
C. Harper Chevrolet / Cadillac
4435 State Route 51
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
Full-Time
ENTRY-LEVEL CAREER OPPORTUNITY
HANDS-ON PAID TRAINING
LEARN FROM EXPERIENCED AUTOBODY PROFESSIONALS
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITY TO AUTOBODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Want to learn a skilled trade and build a career in the automotive industry?
C. Harper Chevrolet / Cadillac is looking for a motivated Autobody Repair Apprentice to join our collision repair team in Belle Vernon.
This is an opportunity to learn collision repair by actually doing it.
You'll work alongside experienced Autobody Technicians while learning vehicle disassembly and reassembly, body repair, panel replacement, surface preparation, computerized vehicle scanning, repair blueprinting and proper collision-repair procedures.
You don't need to be a master technician.
You need mechanical aptitude, a strong work ethic and the willingness to learn.
THIS IS MORE THAN JUST AN ENTRY-LEVEL JOB.This apprenticeship is designed to develop you into a professional Autobody Repair Technician.
You'll receive hands-on experience while learning skills that can build the foundation for a long-term career in collision repair.
You'll learn:
Vehicle disassembly and reassembly
Dent repair
Basic bodywork
Panel removal and replacement
Sanding and surface preparation
Grinding
Masking
Paint preparation
Collision repair procedures
Repair blueprinting
Pre-repair vehicle scanning
Post-repair vehicle scanning
Tool and equipment operation
Shop safety procedures
Vehicle detailing
Quality-control procedures
Assist experienced Autobody Technicians with collision repairs
Help disassemble damaged vehicles
Assist with proper vehicle reassembly
Prepare surfaces for body repairs and refinishing
Sand, grind, mask and clean vehicle surfaces
Learn basic dent repair techniques
Assist with damaged panel replacement
Learn proper body-repair procedures
Safely operate hand and power tools
Assist Body Technicians and Estimators with repair blueprinting
Perform pre-repair vehicle scans
Perform post-repair vehicle scans
Organize removed parts during the repair process
Assist with moving vehicles throughout the facility
Clean and detail vehicles following completed repairs
Inspect tools and equipment
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow OSHA and company safety procedures
Complete assigned training objectives
Communicate repair progress with supervisors and team members
Learn professional collision-repair standards and procedures
We're looking for someone who wants to learn a trade and build a career.
Ideal candidates will have:
Interest in automotive collision repair
Mechanical aptitude
Willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Dependable attendance
Punctuality
Positive attitude
Attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to work as part of a team
Commitment to producing quality work
Valid driver's license
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand, bend and work in a physically active shop environment
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous professional experience is not the only path into this opportunity.
Candidates with experience or education in:
Automotive collision-repair programs
Autobody school
Vocational or technical school
Automotive technology programs
Automotive detailing
Mechanical repair
Vehicle restoration
Paint preparation
Welding or fabrication
Other hands-on mechanical trades
are strongly encouraged to apply.
NO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO BUILD A CAREER.Everybody in the collision industry had to start somewhere.
If you're mechanically inclined, like working with your hands and would rather develop a valuable skill than spend your career in an ordinary entry-level job, this could be your opportunity.
You'll learn directly from experienced professionals while working on actual vehicles in a professional collision-repair environment.
FROM APPRENTICE TO AUTOBODY TECHNICIANThe goal isn't for you to remain an apprentice forever.
The goal is advancement.
As your knowledge, ability and productivity increase, you'll work toward becoming a full-time professional Autobody Repair Technician.
That means developing increasingly valuable skills in:
Collision repair.
Structural and panel repair.
Vehicle disassembly and reassembly.
Modern vehicle electronics and scanning.
Repair planning and blueprinting.
Refinish preparation.
Quality control.
Those are skills you can build a career around.
C. HARPER BENEFITSCompetitive compensation
Full-time employment
Hands-on training
Professional mentoring
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
No-cost medical insurance plan option available
401(k) with annual company contribution
Paid time off beginning after your 90-day introductory period
Company-paid short-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Additional insurance options available
Continued training and professional development
Career advancement opportunities
Opportunity to advance into a full-time Autobody Repair Technician position
Opportunities throughout C. Harper Auto Group
If you're looking for an opportunity where you can work with your hands, learn from experienced professionals and develop a skilled trade, we want to hear from you.
C. Harper Auto Group represents Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Ford, Kia, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Honda and has served Southwestern Pennsylvania for more than four decades.
You don't need decades of experience to get started.
Bring your work ethic.
Bring your willingness to learn.
We'll help you build the skills.
Apply today and start building your career in professional collision repair.
C. HARPER CHEVROLET / CADILLAC
4435 State Route 51
Belle Vernon, PA 15012
C. Harper Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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