Auto Body Technician

Motocruit•Shreveport, LA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a family owned, independent collision center looking for a skilled Auto Body Technician who knows the work from the floor up. This is a hands on bench role for a tech who takes pride in clean, complete, safe repairs and wants steady volume in a shop that looks out for its people. You will perform structural and cosmetic repairs to manufacturer standards, work established dealer and DRP volume, and stand behind your work before it goes out the door. No corporate red tape, just a well run shop, a tight crew, and the autonomy to do the job right.

Requirements

Proven collision and body repair experience; you understand the work well enough to plan and execute it
Competency in both structural and non structural repair
Working knowledge of safe, proper repair standards and manufacturer procedures, including scanning and calibration
Ability to read and work from estimates in CCC ONE, Mitchell, or Audatex
Own set of tools
Low ego, team first attitude suited to a small, independent family shop
Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Import and dealer collision experience (Lexus, Subaru, Toyota)
I CAR or ASE training or certification
DRP experience, State Farm a strong plus
Frame and structural specialization
Ark La Tex ties or genuine openness to relocating to Shreveport

Responsibilities

Perform body, structural, frame, and panel repair and replacement on collision damaged vehicles
Handle metal finishing, welding, bonding, and panel alignment to spec
Diagnose visible and hidden damage and communicate supplement needs to the estimator before they become delays
Meet cycle time and delivery commitments without cutting corners on quality
Repair every vehicle thoroughly and safely to manufacturer repair procedures, including required scanning and calibration
Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area
Inspect your own work and stand behind it before delivery
Work alongside the estimator and shop management on repair plans and supplements
Support DRP workflow, with State Farm as the primary carrier
Keep production moving and help the shop hit its quality and capture goals

Benefits

Competitive pay, flat rate or hourly plus production, based on experience
Steady volume from locked in dealer relationships and a primary State Farm DRP
Genuine autonomy to do the work right, without corporate red tape
A family first culture in a small team that looks out for one another
A clean, modern, fully climate controlled shop
Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
Monthly healthcare stipend (currently $500) to apply toward medical, dental, or vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
Flexible paid time off
Annual team holiday bonus shared across the whole crew