Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions•Southhaven, MS

24d

About The Position

The Auto Body Technician examines damaged vehicles and plans the repair process efficiently. The role performs quality repairs while keeping repairs on schedule, communicates vehicle repair status with others, and decides whether components should be repaired or replaced based on safety, cost, and cycle time. The technician removes vehicle upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access repair areas. Work also includes filing, grinding, and sanding repaired surfaces with power tools and hand tools, and participating in required safety meetings. The technician may direct and explain tasks to an apprentice when needed, including when unusual problems or questions arise. 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 annual compensation range represents average flag pay for a typical full-time employee in this position.

Requirements

Ability to use a frame machine.
Knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer.
I-CAR welding certified.
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 about 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 and fenders.
Participate in all required safety meetings.
File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
Direct an apprentice’s work when needed and explain procedures to the assistant.