Auto Body Tech

Position Summary: We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and experienced Auto Body Technician/Painter who wants to grow with our company and eventually lead the day-to-day operations of our body shop. This is a hands-on position for someone experienced in collision repair, bodywork, surface preparation, painting, and refinishing. The right candidate will initially perform repairs while helping us develop and expand the body-shop department. As the department grows, this position can advance into a Body Shop Lead or Body Shop Manager role. This person will oversee only the body-shop and collision-repair operations and will work under the direction of our General Manager, who is responsible for the overall business, including the separate mechanical department.

Responsibilities: Perform collision and auto-body repairs Remove, repair, and replace damaged body panels Complete dent repair, metalwork, welding, and body alignment Prepare vehicles and parts for painting Perform paint matching, mixing, spraying, blending, and refinishing Disassemble and reassemble vehicles as required Inspect completed repairs for quality and safety Maintain a clean, organized, and safe body-shop work area Help establish efficient repair procedures and workflows Coordinate body-shop jobs, materials, parts, and scheduling Communicate job progress and repair needs to the General Manager Help train and oversee future body-shop employees as the department grows Ensure body-shop work is completed properly and on schedule

Qualifications: Previous professional auto-body and collision-repair experience Painting and refinishing experience Ability to complete body repairs independently Knowledge of panel replacement, body alignment, surface preparation, and paint application Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple repair jobs Strong work ethic and leadership potential Valid driver’s license Ability to work well with customers, coworkers, and management

What We Offer: Competitive compensation based on experience and ability Full-time, year-round employment Opportunity to grow into leading the body-shop department Support from an established automotive business and General Manager Opportunity to help build and improve the department Stable local company with long-term growth potential Additional compensation and benefits discussed during the interview\nCompany DescriptionTIP Construction Inc. is a construction company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing reliable construction, renovation, and property improvement services. We work on a variety of residential and commercial projects and are committed to quality workmanship, efficiency, and building strong relationships with our clients, vendors, and partners.

Company Description: TIP Construction Inc. is a construction company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, providing reliable construction, renovation, and property improvement services. We work on a variety of residential and commercial projects and are committed to quality workmanship, efficiency, and building strong relationships with our clients, vendors, and partners.