Body Shop Technician
About The Position
Repairs damaged vehicle body parts and vehicle bodies in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards. The technician works from repair estimates, checks and orders parts, prepares vehicles for repairs, and communicates additional repair needs or issues that could affect quality or promised completion times. The role requires safe use and maintenance of tools and equipment, proper use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with regulations governing hazardous materials and body shop operations. The technician also cooperates with other personnel and completes I-CAR classes, working toward I-CAR Gold Status as required.
Requirements
- Two to four years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or insurance company representatives.
- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and measurements to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems, interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions, and draw valid conclusions from data.
- I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training.
- Manufacturer training.
- Valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Repair vehicles according to estimates and manufacturer standards.
- Check parts against estimates and ensure the correct parts are ordered and received.
- Prepare vehicles for body repair work.
- Notify management about additional repairs needed and any difficulties that could affect repair quality or promised completion times.
- Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order.
- Wear and maintain required safety and health personal protective equipment, including a respirator, according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Comply with laws and regulations concerning paint, thinners, hazardous materials, and body shop operations; report deviations to management.
- Assist other personnel with vehicle repair and preparation.
- Operate tools and equipment safely.
- Complete I-CAR classes and work toward I-CAR Gold Status as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
