Body Shop Rework Team Leader
Mercedes-Benz Vans
Charleston, SC, USA
Posted on Mar 6, 2026
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Shape the future today.
The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.
At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.
Responsibilities:
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes Benz Vans can hand you the keys for an exciting career in the automotive manufacturing industry. The division of Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products. If you are interested in joining an outstanding company, we welcome you to apply.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Benefits
Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
Mitarbeiter Events
Parkplatz
KontaktMercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy29456 CharlestonDetails zum Standort
Meg Seckinger E-Mail: aston.seckinger@mercedes-benz.com
Bewerben
Shape the future today.
The world is changing. The question is, what will be our contribution to the outcome? We have set the pace in the field of mobility from the very beginning, and we will continue to do so. At Mercedes-Benz Vans, interdisciplinary teams are developing the mobility of tomorrow. Our goal is to make mobility safer, simpler, and more sustainable for people across the globe. Put your pioneering spirit to good use: This is your opportunity to make a contribution that extends far beyond your job title.
At Mercedes-Benz Vans, we offer you the perfect environment for your professional and personal growth. Cutting-edge training and promising career opportunities will help you to foster and expand your professional skill set as well as your individual strengths. Think, try, and thrive with us in collaborative work environments that spark game-changing concepts.
Responsibilities:
- File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
- Pound out small dents with a hammer, pick hammer, or punch
- Metal Finishing : Straighten bent/Weld metal parts
- Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools
- Position dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beat opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers, metal dolly’s, air dent pullers, slide hammer dent pullers, picks, etc.
- Knowledge of metal finishing techniques: Examines and feels surface of metal to detect defects, such as dents, scratches, or breaks in metal
- Perform complex sheet metal fitting and complex welding
- Conduct complex sheet metal working tasks on body parts and areas
- Detect surface imperfections, align, adjust, level, and gap sheet metal panels
- Perform complete body re-working
- Carry out training measures
- Participate in Continuous Improvement Plan
- Assist in the organization of teamwork
- Set up and operate various manual and power punch presses, brakes, mallets, mandrels, and shears to perform a variety of sheet metal operations
- References engineering drawings and sketches to prepare, sequence, and produce sheet metal parts and assemblies
- Conduct sheet metal working tasks on body parts and areas and sheet metal fitting
- Execute tests and inspections to detect surface imperfections, align, adjust, level, and gap sheet metal panels
- Perform complete body re-working
- Mastery of work responsibilities
- Regular co-working in the working stations
- Reliever/supporter in the case of minimal qualifications
- Short term replacement for (un)scheduled temporary absence according to regulation
- Eradication of components which are not the defined standard
- Support in the case of vans with special equipment
- Function as utility person and replacement
- Support of the team to ensure a frictionless workflow
- Control availability of material (check installation if necessary)
- Support process of solving team internal cooperation problems
- Report disruptions, organize disruption management
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Required: 4+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 3 years relevant experience; OR associates degree in Welding Technology or similar + 1 year relevant experience
- Preferred: 5+ years relevant experience; OR Relevant certificate + 4 years relevant experience; OR assoc. degree in Welding Technology or similar + 2 years relevant experience
- Spot welding experience
- Experience with automotive body repair and rework
- Experience with (PDR) paintless dent repair is a plus
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
- I-CAR training is a plus
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions
- Willing to work overtime and weekends as required
EXCELLENT COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PLAN WITH 401k MATCHING
Mercedes Benz Vans can hand you the keys for an exciting career in the automotive manufacturing industry. The division of Mercedes-Benz Vans is world renown for quality and innovative products. If you are interested in joining an outstanding company, we welcome you to apply.
Mercedes-Benz Vans, LLC is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that appreciates and leverages the diversity of our team. We provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, physical or other disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Benefits
Mitarbeiterhandy möglich
Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Mitarbeiterrabatte möglich
Mitarbeiter Events
Parkplatz
KontaktMercedes-Benz Vans, LLC
8501 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy29456 CharlestonDetails zum Standort
Meg Seckinger E-Mail: aston.seckinger@mercedes-benz.com
Bewerben