Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group Services•Lafayette, IN

13d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician provides an exceptional customer experience by assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The role involves thoroughly disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles while supporting the company’s commitments to speed, quality, and customer excellence. The technician works with the repair team to meet facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group as a Brand Ambassador. Compensation is $24–$30 flat rate.

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 customer cost estimates.
Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicles.
Repair dents and other minor body damage by hammering or by mixing and applying filler resins when needed.
Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts; repair or replace glass and windshields as needed.
Repair or replace interior parts as needed.
Weld, attach, or fit parts into place, and prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed equivalent.
Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
Inspect repaired vehicles to ensure work was completed correctly.
Work with other team members to achieve repair-facility KPIs and support a successful customer experience.
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 at least 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.