Auto Body Technician

Classic Collision•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Classic Collision, established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, is hiring an Auto Body Technician. The company’s mission is to put safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle it repairs and customer it serves. The role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles, identifying necessary repairs, and checking completed work for safety and quality. The technician follows work orders and company procedures and works with Collision Estimators and the Paint Department. Classic Collision offers competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. The job includes physical activity such as regularly using hands, talking and hearing, frequently standing, sitting, and walking, and occasionally reaching and moving objects up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license required.
Customer-focused attitude and ability to work well in a team environment.
Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
Successful completion of a background check required.
Ability to use hands regularly and talk and hear; frequently stand, sit, and walk, sometimes for long periods; and occasionally reach with hands and arms and move objects up to 50 pounds.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Nice To Haves

I-CAR or ASE certifications preferred.
Two to three years of collision repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Disassemble vehicles to help Collision Estimators assess damage and prepare a complete repair plan.
Identify all necessary repairs to reduce supplements and minimize repair time.
Plan work procedures and follow the work order for all listed operations.
Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic windows, and seat operating equipment as needed to access damaged areas.
Store parts on carts or cover them to prevent damage.
Repair damaged body areas by hammering out or filling dents and welding broken parts; ensure gaps and fits meet industry standards.
Remove damaged panels and install replacement parts using bolts or welds, then reassemble the vehicle after parts are painted.
Operate hand and power tools, including welders, soldering equipment, cutting torches, blocks, hammers, wrenches, sanders, and spray guns.
File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces before transferring the vehicle to the Paint Department.
Repair or replace defective parts.
Inspect and test-drive repaired vehicles to check compliance with safety and quality standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Comply with Classic Collision standard operating procedures, safety rules, and guidelines.