Mechanic, Body​/Fender

Mechanic, Body/Fender – Tessera – Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Location: Silverdale, Washington (Bangor)

Type: Non‑Exempt (hourly)

Work Schedule: Full‑time

Compensation: $39.70 – $39.70/hr

Benefits: Tessera is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part‑time and full‑time employees.

Full‑Time Benefits Of a Mechanic, Body/Fender At Tessera Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short‑Term Disability Insurance
• $11.41/hour Health and Welfare Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full‑time employees

Tessera is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” by hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities as well as veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our purpose‑driven culture, our core values – Inclusion, Partnerships, Integrity – and our commitment to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

The Mechanic, Body/Fender repairs damaged bodies and body parts of automotive vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, and light trucks according to repair manuals. Using hand tools and power tools, the position removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat‑operating equipment, and trim to gain access to the vehicle body and fender. The mechanic uses hammers to reshape panels, fills depressions with solder or plastic materials, reshapes panels, and restores vehicle appearance and function.

Typical Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Removes damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch, and bolts or welds replacement, straightens bent frames, using hydraulic jack and pulling device, files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Refinishes repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander, aims headlights, aligns wheels, bleeds hydraulic brake system, and may paint surface after performing body repairs.
• Perform body, fender, and mechanical repairs to ensure vehicles are safe, operational, and present a sightly appearance.
• Ensure accurate and efficient replacement of parts and repairs and/or adjustments to equipment.
• Ensures that all parts used are properly charged and that exchanged items are turned in to the storeroom or properly disposed of.
• Responsible for safe operations and proper care of materials, tools and equipment, and the maintenance of good house‑keeping in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Quality Assurance Programs.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Corporate and Site rules and regulations, Labor Agreements and Site‑wide operating policies and procedures.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify.

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma/GED
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Automotive Maintenance.
• Able to communicate with others in a courteous and helpful way.
• Able to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow technical manuals.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 150 pounds.
• Frequently required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking. Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

• A valid state driver’s license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s…