Auto Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician is responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience by carefully assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles and works with the team to meet repair-facility performance goals and the company’s standards for speed, quality, and customer service. The role also represents The Boyd Group’s brand and commitment to customers. The position involves planning necessary repairs and preparing customer cost estimates; repairing vehicle body and structural damage; replacing or repairing vehicle parts, glass, windshields, and interior components; welding and fitting parts; and preparing and repainting vehicles. Technicians aim to complete work orders within labor-time guidelines and inspect repairs for quality. Work takes place in a noisy area with odors and requires physical activity including lifting, bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting. Compensation is flat-rate and performance-based, with a guarantee of applicable minimum wage when pay-period compensation is lower. The position may also be eligible for bonuses.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
- Thorough understanding of vehicle body repair methods and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
- Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
- Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
- Repair dents and other body damage using appropriate methods, tools, and filler resins.
- Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
- Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
- Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempt to complete work orders within labor-time guidelines.
- Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure work has been executed correctly.
- Work in alignment with other team members to achieve facility KPIs and provide customer excellence.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
- Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
- Six paid holidays annually.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective on Day 1.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Additional voluntary life insurance.
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
- Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
- Voluntary daily pay option.
- Potential eligibility for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
