Auto Body Repair Technician (Flag) - $5,000 New Hire Bonus

Cox Communications • Grove City, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers a $5,000 New Hire Signing Bonus. The Auto Body Repair Technician inspects damaged vehicles and assesses repair requirements, including structural, body, and cosmetic damage. They prepare vehicles for body repair work, perform body repairs such as dent removals, fixing body lines, and plastic welding. The technician will repair, restore, and refinish damaged vehicle bodies to return them to factory or pre-accident condition. This includes removing, repairing, or replacing damaged components such as bumpers, fenders, doors, panels, and trims. Surfaces are prepared for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and applying fillers. Guide Coat, Primer, and Bondo are utilized during all processes. The role ensures proper alignment of panels, gaps, and body lines, and requires knowledge in operating stud welding equipment. The technician follows repair orders accurately and completes all assigned work within established timeframes, maintaining high-quality workmanship by adhering to company standards and OEM repair procedures. Quality control inspections are conducted to ensure repairs meet safety and appearance standards. The role also involves keeping the work area clean and organized, maintaining tools and equipment, and communicating effectively with supervisors, estimators, and team members regarding repair progress and issues. Following all safety guidelines and environmental regulations is crucial.

Requirements

• Primary Job duties are auto body repair.
• Willing to assist in other areas based on business needs.
• Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
• Clear a pre-employment drug test (marijuana pre-employment drug test not administered, but drug-free workplace policy applies).

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of experience in an auto body shop as a body repair technician.
• Knowledge of parts removal.
• Paint Prep and masking, Painting, and buffing a plus.
• Knowledge of waterborne paint is a plus.
• Looking for someone well-versed in all areas of the auto body shop.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements, including structural, body, and cosmetic damage.
• Prepare vehicles for body repair work.
• Perform body repairs such as dent removals, fixing body lines, and plastic welding.
• Repair, restore, and refinish damaged vehicle bodies to return them to factory or pre-accident condition.
• Remove, repair, or replace damaged components, including bumpers, fenders, doors, panels, and trims, as needed.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and applying fillers as needed.
• Ensure proper alignment of panels, gaps, and body lines.
• Operate Stud welding equipment.
• Follow repair orders accurately and complete all assigned work within established timeframes.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship by adhering to company standards and OEM repair procedures.
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet safety and appearance standards.
• Keep the work area clean and organized while maintaining tools and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, estimators, and team members regarding repair progress and issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines and environmental regulations.

Benefits

• A minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed