Job Summary:

This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of our customers' vehicles. This role is a senior-level position responsible for performing a wide range of tasks that may include vehicle body repairs, painting, structural work, welding, cabinet making, fabrication, upholstery, electrical harnesses assembly, disassembly, and parts installation. This role requires advanced technical skills, leadership capabilities, meticulous attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering top-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle Body Repair:
Independently perform complex bodywork and repair tasks on vehicles, including dent repairs, scratch removal, and major structural repairs.
Ensure all repairs are completed to the highest quality standards, meeting manufacturer and industry specifications. Painting and Refinishing:

Independently prepare surfaces for priming / painting by cleaning, guide coating, sanding, masking, and applying primers.
Independently apply paint and clear coat with precision, ensuring accurately and achieving appropriate finishes. Frame and Structural Repair:
Independently diagnose and repair of frame and structural damage using frame straightening equipment and advanced techniques.
Independently verify the alignment and structural integrity of repaired vehicles.

Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly and Disassembly :
Independently perform complex assembly and disassembly tasks on a variety of vehicles, including classic cars, modern automobiles, and specialty vehicles.
Mentor and perform the team in conducting comprehensive disassembly, meticulously documenting the process and organizing parts for repair or restoration.

Parts Replacement and Installation:

Independently perform the removal and replacement of damaged vehicle parts, such as panels, fenders, bumpers, and lights.
Ensure precise alignment and fitment of new parts and guide the team in this process.

Rework:

Independently perform rework to current defects found during Quality Control and other inspections

Parts Storage and Packing:

Independently perform disassembly, identify, tag, pack and store parts in a safe and secure manner to prevent damage or loss. Retrieve parts from storage and re use as needed

Sub-Assemblies:
Independently assembly, and manufacturing of various components including upholstery, vacuum forming, wiring harnesses, switch panels, and various other components.

Refurbishment and Upfit:

Independently diagnosis and repair ambulances, support vehicles and other GMR equipment.

Independently all types of repairs and parts exchange including engines, transmissions and electrical.

Independently assist ambulance manufacturing at all levels and in all areas.

Independently open and preparing estimates for refurbishment and repair.

Independently assembly and disassembly of vehicles as needed Independently upfit vehicles

Quality Assurance:
In conjunction with Quality Control Department conduct thorough quality checks and review to ensure that all repairs, refinishing, assembly, and disassembly meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations.
Address any defects or issues promptly and effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication:
Collaborate production teams, engineers, and cross-functional departments to address quality concerns and implement corrective actions.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:
Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.

Resource Assistance:
Advise leadership regarding resource needs, including equipment, tools, and materials and safety supplies to ensure efficient and effective operations

Compliance and Safety:
Ensure adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Report any safety hazards or concerns to the appropriate personnel.

Other Duties:

As assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Automotive Trade School or other related certifications and degrees preferred.
• Three (3) years of related experience
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.