Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions•Brunswick, OH

5d•$65,000 - $161,820

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician examines damaged vehicles and plans the repair process efficiently. The role involves performing quality repairs while keeping repairs on schedule, deciding whether parts should be repaired or replaced based on safety, cost, and cycle time, and communicating repair status with others. The technician may remove vehicle upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access damaged areas. Work also includes filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces with power and hand tools, participating in required safety meetings, and directing an apprentice when needed. 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 reflects average flag pay for a typical full-time employee in the 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 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 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 gain access to vehicles 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, including addressing unusual problems or questions and explaining procedures.