Body Shop Technician in Training - First Shift

Overview

Body Shop Technician TR's are learning to master the beginning of the exterior finishing process, prep exterior for primer, and painting processes. The Body Shop is the beginning of the exterior finishing process. The Body Shop Technician TR is a learning role and will be taught how to mask parts, apply body filler, and sand filler materials to prep parts for primer and paint.

Responsibilities

• Learn about Body Shop role and Cirrus processes
• Develop early skills inspecting aircraft components, sub assemblies, and composite parts in preparation for body work process
• Begin Identifying and communicating defects and/or errors to supervisor when discovered
• Listens and follows instructions, asking questions as needed
• Manually applies body filler per procedures to establish a smooth surface contour and finish
• Develops skills to utilize air tools and hand tools for high volume sanding
• Strictly adheres to personal protective equipment requirements
• Follows safety data sheets, technical data sheets and hazardous waste disposal procedures
• Uses planning documents to ensure accurate completion of job duties

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Required:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Able to read drawings/blue prints and can calculate dimensions with accuracy. 
• Required knowledge of basic tools and uses good judgement.

Preferred: 

• Minimum one year related experience and/or training 
• Auto/marine mechanic and/or collision repair: Ability to work on auto/marine items to remove and install components.
• Assembly: Perform basic assembly tasks, such as installing parts and hardware, as required following specific instructions.
• Military: Guard, Reserves and active military experience in a non-mechanical discipline.
• Surface Preparation: Prep surfaces for adhesives by cleaning, sanding, and masking areas to ensure proper adhesion.
• Carpentry skills: Fine detail carpentry building such as furniture, cabinets, etc. 
• Construction/DIY: Building, framing, construction, etc. as well as detailed major home repair.
• Fast paced environments: Work environments like quick oil change, tire change, line cooks, fast food, health care, etc.    

Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Sign On Bonus