BODY TECH-Lafeyette

TAG Auto Group • Lafayette, IN

18d

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician repairs damaged vehicle body parts in accordance with company specifications, processes, and time standards. The role involves analyzing and assessing vehicle damage, repairing, replacing, and refinishing outer body parts, and fixing internal automotive structures. The technician prepares vehicles for body repair and restores bodywork to its original condition, including removing damaged parts, installing replacements, and using specialized tools to repair damage and realign structural components.

The technician communicates with management about additional repairs and any issues that could affect repair quality or the promised completion or delivery time. The role also includes maintaining tools and equipment, working safely, keeping the work area clean and organized, wearing required personal protective equipment, assisting other personnel as needed, and complying with applicable regulations affecting body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal. Duties and requirements may change based on organizational and departmental needs, and occasional special projects or related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 1–3 years of experience in collision repair.
• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques, and materials used in repairing automotive equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure for removing and replacing damaged components such as doors, windscreens, and fenders.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions required for the work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift an average of up to 35 pounds and occasionally more than 70 pounds.
• Agility, equilibrium, and coordination for climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing under precarious conditions.
• Arm, hand, and finger dexterity, with the physical capacity to reach, handle, finger, and feel.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles according to estimates and established standards.
• Prepare vehicles for body repair and restore bodywork to its original condition.
• Remove damaged parts and install replacement parts using specialized tools; repair damage and realign structural components.
• Inform management about additional repairs that may be needed and problems that could affect work quality or promised completion and delivery times.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and operate them safely.
• Keep the work area organized, clean, and free of safety hazards.
• Wear required safety and health personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Cooperate with and assist other personnel in repairing and preparing vehicles as needed.
• Understand and comply with federal, state, and local regulations affecting body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal.

What This Job Offers

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