Auto Body Tech

ABRA•Mandan, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An Auto Body Technician performs repairs to vehicles, focusing exclusively on the exterior. They are responsible for repairing and replacing parts as necessary, ensuring all work adheres to estimates and manufacturer standards. This includes checking parts against estimates, preparing vehicles for repair, and notifying management of any additional repairs needed. The role involves a complete dis-assembly of the vehicle to assist Service Advisors in damage assessment and creating a comprehensive repair plan, aiming to minimize repair time and eliminate supplements. Technicians must plan work procedures, follow work orders, and may need to remove upholstery, accessories, and electrical components to access damaged areas. They are expected to mend damaged body parts by hammering, filling, welding, and replacing fenders, panels, and grills, ensuring all fits meet industry standards. The job also involves operating various hand and power tools, filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces before handing the vehicle over to the Paint Department. Compliance with all ABRA safety rules, guidelines, and standards is mandatory.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Ability to effectively communicate with others – verbal and written
Working estimating knowledge
Organization and multi-tasking skills, good time management and the ability to adapt easily to fast-paced environment.
Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach
Well groomed, professional appearance
Ability to read and understand instructions

Responsibilities

Complete dis-assembly of vehicle in order to assist Service Advisors in assessing damage to prepare a 100% Repair Plan
Ensure all needed repairs identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time
Plan work procedure: follow work order for all operations listed
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to damaged area of vehicle if needed.
Store parts on carts or cover to eliminate potential damage
Mend damaged body by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts; ensure all gaps and fits are to industry standards; remove damaged fenders, panels and grills; and bolts or welds replacement parts in position and reassemble after parts are painted
Operate a variety of hand and power tools (e.g. welder, soldering equipment, cutting torch, blocks, hammers, wrenches, sander, spray guns, etc.)
File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with 120-grit paper before turning vehicle over to the Paint Dept.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Ensure all needed repairs identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time.
Comply with all ABRA safety rules, guidelines, and standards.