Auto Body Shop Technician

Lindsay Collision Springfield • Woodbridge, VA

12d

About The Position

The Body Shop Technician repairs assigned vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition according to written repair orders. The role contributes to the Collision Center’s goals for speed, quality, and customer satisfaction by planning repairs carefully, sourcing and evaluating parts, collaborating with the team, and completing quality repairs. The technician follows required repair, quality-control, safety, and hazardous-waste procedures and maintains an organized work area. The description notes that duties may be amended to meet business and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of manufacturers’ repair processes and adherence to the organization’s collision technical repair processes.
• Ability to use frame and measuring equipment according to vendor procedures.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to drive customer or company vehicles.
• ASE certification in body repairs.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning, Pro Level training, and other industry-required training.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug screens.
• Ability to wear protective equipment, including a respirator.
• Ability to lift and carry objects over 50 pounds periodically; reach above and below shoulder level; push materials or parts carts and push cars with assistance; and kneel, bend, squat, and stoop for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate equipment.
• May be exposed to repetitive hand and arm motion, outdoor vehicle inspections in inclement weather, fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust, and noise in the repair center.

Nice To Haves

• Welding certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plan repairs with urgency and attention to detail to help avoid waste and rework.
• De-trim and disassemble vehicles and place parts on parts carts.
• Perform pre-pulls and decide whether parts should be repaired or replaced.
• Assist with identifying and sourcing parts; use judgment to determine when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings.
• Help keep parts and materials carts organized.
• Know the status of assigned vehicles and remain open to feedback to keep work on schedule for on-time delivery.
• Help solve problems on vehicles assigned to other team members.
• Perform quality repairs without passing defects along.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements measured by hours per day for each repair order.
• Follow quality-control processes and meet the return-rate target.
• Use required safety equipment and follow proper repair procedures.
• Follow hazardous-waste disposal requirements.
• Keep the personal work area organized and return tools, materials, and equipment to designated areas.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service.
• Paid time off.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Continued manufacturer training.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement from within the organization.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits program.

What This Job Offers

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