Auto Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician examines damaged vehicles and efficiently plans the repair process. The technician communicates with others about repair status, performs quality repairs while maintaining on-time status, and decides whether to repair or replace components based on safety, cost, and cycle time. Duties include removing upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle areas and fenders; attending required safety meetings; and filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces with power and hand tools. When needed, the technician directs an apprentice’s work and explains procedures, including when unusual problems or questions arise. This position is paid on a commission/flag rate structure. Flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week. The posted compensation range represents average flag pay for a typical full-time employee in this position. The actual offer may depend on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, and qualifications.
Requirements
- Ability to use a frame machine.
- Knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer.
- I-CAR welding certified.
- Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
- Ability to supervise repair personnel.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
Nice To Haves
- Certification in body repair preferred.
Responsibilities
- Examine damaged vehicles and efficiently plan the repair process.
- Work and communicate with others on 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 access vehicle areas and fenders.
- Participate in required safety meetings.
- File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
- Direct an apprentice’s work when needed and explain procedures, including when unusual problems or questions arise.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with match
- Referral bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
- 5 paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
