Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions • Gulf Shores, AL

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About The Position

Crash Champions, LLC is hiring a full-time Auto Body Technician in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The technician examines damaged vehicles and plans repairs efficiently, performs quality repairs while maintaining timely completion, and decides whether parts should be repaired or replaced based on safety, cost, and cycle time. The role includes removing upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle components and fenders; filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces with power and hand tools; communicating repair status; participating in required safety meetings; and providing nonsupervisory technical guidance to apprentices when needed. This is a non-exempt hourly position. Overtime is paid in accordance with the FLSA for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as an Auto Body Repairer or Auto Body Technician.
• 9 months of welding experience.
• 12 months of frame-straightening experience.
• 9 months of panel-replacement experience.
• 12 months of refinishing experience.
• 9 months of vehicle-measurement experience.
• Must clear an OFAC check and pass an MVR check as part of pre-employment screening, based on company standards.
• Must be able to obtain a valid driver's license in any U.S. state or possess a valid driver's license from any U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and efficiently plan the repair process.
• Work and communicate with others about vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Decide whether to repair or replace components, considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle components and fenders.
• Participate in all required safety meetings.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Provide technical guidance to apprentices on unusual problems or repair procedures when needed; this is a nonsupervisory role.

What This Job Offers

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