Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions • St. Augustine, FL

5d • $65,000 - $158,220

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician examines damaged vehicles and plans the repair process efficiently. The technician performs quality repairs while keeping repairs on schedule, communicates vehicle repair status with others, and decides whether to repair or replace parts based on safety, cost, and cycle time. Duties also include removing upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle areas and fenders; filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces with power and hand tools; and participating in required safety meetings. The technician may direct an apprentice when needed, including addressing unusual problems or questions and explaining procedures.

The 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 annual compensation range is $65,000–$158,220, described as the average flag-pay range for a typical full-time employee in this position.

Requirements

• Ability to use a frame machine.
• Knowledge of the vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must pass a thorough background check.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in body repair is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and efficiently plan the repair process.
• Work and communicate with others regarding vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• 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, address unusual problems or questions, and explain procedures.

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

What This Job Offers

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