Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician examines damaged vehicles and plans the repair process efficiently. The technician performs quality repairs while maintaining on-time status, communicates repair status with others, and decides whether components should be repaired or replaced based on safety, cost, and cycle time. Duties include removing upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicle areas; 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 explaining procedures and addressing unusual problems or questions. This position is paid on a commission/flag-rate structure, with flag pay guaranteed to meet local minimum-wage requirements for all hours worked each week.

Requirements

Ability to use a frame machine.
Knowledge of vehicle repair processes 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 keeping on-time status in mind.
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 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, explain procedures, and address unusual problems or questions.