Auto Collision Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering a successful customer experience by assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles while supporting the facility’s commitments to speed, quality, and customer service. The role works with other team members to achieve repair-facility KPIs and represents The Boyd Group as a Brand Ambassador. The position includes planning repairs and preparing cost estimates; repairing vehicle bodies and structural damage; removing and replacing damaged parts; repairing or replacing glass and interior components; welding and fitting parts; and preparing and repainting vehicles. Technicians are expected to follow the WOW Operating Way, work toward labor-time guidelines, and inspect completed repairs. Compensation is $21.00–$28.00 per hour, with flat-rate performance-based compensation tied to turned or booked hours. A minimum-wage guarantee applies if total compensation for a pay period falls below the applicable minimum wage. The position may also be eligible for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.
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 methods and procedures for repairing vehicle bodies.
- 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 customer cost estimates.
- Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections.
- Repair dents and other minor body damage, including applying filler resins when needed.
- Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
- Replace or repair 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 was completed correctly.
- Work with team members toward repair-facility KPIs and provide a quality customer experience.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Great salary and benefits
- Potential eligibility for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
