Auto Body Technician

at  Velocity Restorations

Auto Body Technician/Prepper
About Us
Velocity is the country’s leading and largest builder of classic American vehicles. We’re redefining the essence of classic ownership, vehicles not just restored, but entirely reborn. Our vehicles marry the soul and aesthetic of classic cars with the performance, technology, and reliability of contemporary automobiles. We have revolutionized the classic car industry moving away from the “one-off” restoration with its many unknowns to a manufactured product with redefined reliability, enhanced performance, and drivability.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Velocity is NOT your typical restoration shop. Our technicians work with mostly new sheet metal in an air-conditioned environment in a state-of-the-art shop. Instead of working with the same basic vehicles every day like in the collision environment, our team brings hot rod dreams to life. The talent of our employees shows in the high-end work they produce.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience in automotive collision or similar environment

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work daily.
• Adhere to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
• Ability to maintain professional communications with managers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dependability and work ethic to show up every day on time.
• Ability to work 7am-6pm Monday-Friday with overtime on evenings or weekends as needed
• Ability to maintain a positive, team atmosphere.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required
• Must have own tools

• Proficient in high level blocking of body filler, sanding, and primer application.
• Light body repair to newly manufactured aftermarket body panels.
• Remove and install aftermarket body panels (doors, hood, tailgate etc.).
• Experience in stripping, straightening, along with accurately gapping body panels.
• Experience in short/long blocking, and application of body fillers.
• Understanding the taping/masking process to protect adjacent panels of overspray.
• Efficient and cost-effective manner when using all materials to maintain company standards.
• Assisting other technicians in the completion of their prepping procedures when needed to keep the line moving and meet deadlines.
• Assisting painting team with everyday duties including lifting, preparing, sanding, taping, masking & cleaning of vehicles prior to being moved into the booth.
• Fulfill all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to work order.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficiently organized workstation.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while working independently.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from work daily.
• Adhere to all health regulations and utilize all safety equipment.
• Ability to maintain professional communications with managers, coworkers, and vendors.
• Dependability and work ethic to show up every day on time.
• Ability to work 7am-6pm Monday-Friday with overtime on evenings or weekends as needed
• Ability to maintain a positive, team atmosphere.
• Pre-employment drug screening is required
• Must have own tools.