Repair & Refinish Technician

gned to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Who we're looking for

Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) in Portland, OR is seeking a diverse top-caliber Repair & Refinish Technician who is committed to exceeding customer expectations and sustaining our success through the Toyota Way principles of Continuous Improvement and Respect for People.

The primary responsibility of the Repair & Refinish Technician is assessing damage, repairing and refinishing vehicles.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the person in this role will support the Toyota Logistics Services department's objective of supporting the overall success of the company.

What you'll be doing

All aspects of assessing damage, repairing and refinishing vehicles to include:

Performs automotive body and related repairs including:

• complete disassembly of the damaged area.

• straightening bent bodies, removing dents, and replacing damaged parts that cannot be repaired.

• removing, placing, or repairing body parts using hand and power tools.

• removing, installing, adjusting and aligning body components. May repair locks, latches, and other accessory body parts. May perform glass and upholstery repairs.

• performing light buff and polish, BTU, install clear protectors.

• applying skim coat and sanding/blocking affected panels

• Paint surfaces of new vehicles using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques to include sanding, spot painting, priming, conditioning and painting.

• Mask and tape for multi-tone paint work and protective requirements.

• Prepare paint booth equipment.

• Mix to specified color using standard formulas or color charts. Inspect job and repair faults; and color, sand and buff after painting to match factory finish

Adhering to all aspects of safety including:

• Ensuring vehicle security and safety while in shop.

• Adhering to all Governmental rules and Shop safety practices relating to operation of shop tools, use of personal safety devices, housekeeping, and health.

• Following all environmental practices regarding proper handling and disposal of all waste streams.

• Use proper PPE and respirator as needed for the task.

• Replace and maintain paint booth filters according to schedule.

What you bring

• ASE Collision Repair & Refinish Certifications (or ability to obtain)

  • B2 - Painting & Refinishing
  • B3 - Non-Structural Analysis & Damage

• Minimum 3 years of experience

Added bonus if you have

• Previous experience with waterborne paint

• Toyota Certified Collision Center (TCCC) - Certified or Master Repair Technician

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• Starting hourly wage of $30.81 with pay increases every 6 months until full wage is reached - $30.81 - $38.51.

• Attendance bonus up to $300.00 per quarter

• Shift hours: 6:00AM - 2:30PM, plus overtime and weekend work as needed

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Excellent health care & wellness plans for your entire family

• 14 Paid Holidays as well as generous vacation accruals and paid sick leave

• Toyota Vehicle Purchase Program with special team member discounts

• Pension, available 401k plan, and generous retiree benefits plans for qualified individuals through Teamsters membership

• Work environment built on teamwork and respect

*Relocation assistance is not eligible / applicable for this role.

The annual base salary range for this position is

VDC Hourly Range:

• Starting hourly wage of $24.67 (+ $1.00 Night Shift Differential) with pay increases every 6 months until full wage is reached - $32.84 - $35.68 depending on job classification

• Attendance bonus up to $300.00 per quarter

• Shift hours: 4:30 PM - 1:00 AM, plus overtime and weekend work as needed

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Excellent health care & wellness plans for your entire family

• 14 Paid Holidays as well as generous vacation accruals and paid sick leave

• Toyota Vehicle Purchase Program with special team member discounts

• Pension, available 401k plan, and generous retiree benefits plans for qualified individuals through Teamsters membership

• Work environment built on teamwork and respect

VDC PTO:

• 80 hours of vacation time

• 13 observed holidays

• 1 Floating Holiday

• 56 hours sick time

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to [email protected] .