Automotive Body Shop Technician

Lindsay Collision Springfield•Springfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Body Shop Technician is responsible for repairing all assigned vehicles. Damaged vehicles should be restored to pre-accident condition or better, following the written repair order derived from the manufacture's specifications. The Body Technician plays a key role in delivering on our Collision promise of speed, quality and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Knowledge of manufacturers’ repair processes & adherence to our collision technical repair processes.
Ability to use frame and measuring equipment.
Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license in order to drive any customer or company vehicle.
Driving record must be in good standings.
Demonstrated commitment to continued learning
Must be open to taking professional level training and other industry-required training.
Predictable and reliable attendance required.
Periodic lifting and carrying objects over 50 pounds.
Reaching above and below shoulder level.
Able to push materials/parts carts
Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping to complete or inspect repairs.
Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment.
May be exposed to repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion.
May be required to inspect vehicles outdoors in inclement weather.
May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, high levels of dust and noise in repair center at times.
Must be able to wear protective equipment, including respirator.
Clean driving record with valid driver license
Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)

Nice To Haves

Welding certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Approaches repair planning with a sense of urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later in the process.
De-trims and disassembles vehicles, putting parts on parts carts.
Assists in making repair vs. replace decisions.
Assists in identifying parts as necessary.
Uses manufacture's guidelines in determining when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings.
Helps maintain parts/materials carts in an organized manner.
Knows status of own vehicles and is open to others’ feedback on getting and keeping vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
Helps problem-solve on vehicles assigned to other team members.
Performs quality repairs without passing on defects.
Meets or exceeds the Manufacture's and Collision Center's requirements for productivity as measured by hours per day.
Follows all quality control processes and meets the return rate target.
Consistently utilizes all required safety equipment and follows proper repair procedures.
Adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
Keeps personal work area organized and returns tools, materials and equipment to designated areas.