Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group Services•Cedar Rapids, IA

12d•$70,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering a successful customer experience by carefully assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles while supporting the company’s commitments to speed, quality, and customer service. The technician works with the team to achieve repair-facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group’s brand.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
Thorough understanding of vehicle-body repair methods and procedures.
Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Responsibilities

Consistently execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage.
Remove dents and other minor damage, and apply filler resins when other repair methods are not feasible.
Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
Attempt to complete work orders within labor-time guidelines.
Inspect vehicles after repairs to ensure the work was completed correctly.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Six paid holidays annually.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Additional voluntary life insurance.
Continuing education opportunities.
Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
Voluntary daily pay option.