Description

Position Information: The Reconditioning Technician-Coating Specialist ensures customers’ needs are met in a friendly, timely, and professional manner.  S/he will accomplish these objectives through preparing vehicles for service as well as reconditioning interior and exterior in line with customer and dealership expectations.

Areas of Emphasis:

• Exemplify the Thomas Automotive Core Values: Positive, Trustworthy, Motivation, Compassion, and Dedication

• Understand the Thomas Core Focus of “Bringing Integrity to the Automotive Industry” and “Building Trust and Confidence through Exceptional Service”

• Learn, Understand, and incorporate the Thomas philosophy of doing business into all daily activities related to customer and coworker relationship management

• Be a great team member.

• Successfully Maintain the following accountabilities

o Understand and maintain an appropriate Days to Lot ratio

o Complete daily work assignments timely and accurately

o Complete a Utilization Report daily

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet every customer, every day

• Maintain high ethical standards when dealing with customers, co-workers and vendors

• Put safety first.  Adhere to all Safety Policies, Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment standards

• Prepare vehicles for service as well as reconditioning interior and exterior in line with customer and dealership expectations

• Wash vehicle exterior, using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes

• Apply wax and/or sealants to auto body, and wipe or buff surface to protect and preserve shine, using cloth or buffing machine

• Vacuum interior of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris

• Clean upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces, using cleaning agents, applicators, and cleaning devices

• Apply revitalizers and preservation agents to vinyl or leather surfaces and treat fabrics with spot and stain-resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components

• Clean engine and engine compartment with steam-cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime

• Apply special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials which normal cleaning procedures do not remove, utilizing experience and judgment and following recommendations of the product’s manufacturer

• Paint engine components and related parts, using spray gun or aerosol can and masking materials

• Apply paint to chipped body surfaces of vehicles, using touch-up paint

• Apply dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition

• Correct surfaces, as required, prior to Ceramic/Sealing, communicate attention areas if any found to MGR

• Operate buffing machine/orbital polisher and sand as needed

• Apply environmental protection products to vehicle, including undercoating and rustproofing, Ceramics, and sprayable linings as directed

• Remove surface contamination as needed prior to spraying undercoat/rustproofing

• Wear appropriate PPE during application of sprayables and while in booth

• Operate scent removal equipment as needed

• Maintaining overall site appearance, ensuring business is presentable and clean

• Fuel and stage vehicles as directed

• Report any found defects/damage/imperfections to appropriate staff member 

• Installation of accessories to support sales department 

• Supports sales team in maintaining a neat, organized and clean display lot

• Maintain a safe and clean workspace, as well as ensuring the entire facility is orderly, clean and free of hazards

Requirements

Qualifications: Knowledge of automotive repair and maintenance. Valid driver's license and a good driving record. Manual dexterity. Good judgment. Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery safely. 

Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds. S/he will bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and feel. Will use hand and power tools. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. Appropriate PPE required for certain spray applications.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Thomas Automotive Family is an Equal Opportunity Employer