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Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician

Car Keys Express
Louisville, KY
$55K-$65K a year
Full-time

Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician - Louisville, KY

Car Keys Express is the world’s first online retailer of automotive keys and remotes as well as the largestsingle-vendor solution for replacement keys and automotive reconditioning.

We invented the world’s first and only, Universal Car Remote.

In 2018, The company introduced a new line of business, Car Care Express, offering mobile vehicle reconditioning services for businesses and consumers.

Services include : paintless dent repair; paint touch up; headlight restoration; and repairs to wheels, windshields, and interiors.

Position Summary :

The Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage in both solvent and water-based base-coat / clear-coat systems.

They will also be responsible for painting surfaces of wheels through spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques.

Our Paint / Wheel Technicians receive all the tools and supplies needed for the job. This person will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a weekly sales route in their territory to maximize profits.

You will be responsible for managing inventory, audits, and accurate logs of sales stops.

Duties Critical to Success :

  • Maintain business relationships to increase our clients’ profits
  • Maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure longevity of accounts / business
  • Drive our company van to dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area
  • Walk and write up car lots for customer approval
  • Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels to be painted for repair, prepping and / or buffing defects
  • Mix specific colors using standard formulas or color charts
  • Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques
  • Sand, mask, blend and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary
  • Work with accounts / or sales managers on a regular basis to increase quality of service to account
  • Service retail customers when necessary
  • This role will report to assigned routes and establish accounts daily to service all repairs in a timely manner

Job Requirements :

  • Minimum of 1-2 years of automotive paint experience with wheel repair experience being a bonus
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license
  • Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
  • Sales and customer service experience
  • Determination to succeed
  • Professional demeanor and appearance
  • General computer skills
  • Some experience with route sales preferred
  • Work in all elements of weather
  • Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb and perform repetitive motion tasks
  • Ability to lift up to 20 pounds (tools, dyes, paints, etc.)
  • Safe place to park company van

Security :

  • No out of pocket expenses
  • Company vehicle, gas card, tools, paid vacation
  • Steady pay - base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match
  • Uncommon growth and uncommon opportunities for advancement

Support :

  • Nationwide network of experienced technicians to help you save time and get the job done
  • Company laptop, phone, gas card, vehicle and the industry’s best equipment
  • Lead generation support from our Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and our Inside Sales team

Work / Life Balance :

  • Paid Vacation and holidays
  • Personal Time Off
  • Normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8 : 30 am to 5 : 00 pm

Compensation :

Base salary plus generous commission plan

Year 1 Average - $55,000 / $65,000

As a technician you will have a base salary, plus a generous commission structure. In addition to your base salary and commission, you will have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses.

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