Body Shop Technician

Dahl Automotive•Onalaska, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dahl Automotive is hiring a Body Shop Technician for abra Auto Body, its division in Onalaska, Wisconsin. The role is at an established auto body repair facility that handles a steady volume of work. The technician performs truck and trailer repairs according to repair estimates, dealership and factory standards, and applicable warranty guidelines. The position also involves identifying additional repair needs, ensuring repair quality, keeping technical knowledge current, and supporting apprentice technicians.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Certifications listed in the posting or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve.

Nice To Haves

Welding, suspension, or framework experience; candidates willing to learn or train are also considered.
I-CAR Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify and resolve parts required for repairs by reviewing repair orders, work orders, and Body Shop Manager estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines and notify a supervisor of repair add-ons.
Adjust, replace, and repair truck and trailer equipment, including sheet metal and fiberglass or panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, truck cab body component installation and alignment, and electrical and mechanical repairs.
Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure repair quality.
Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills, including truck manufacturers’ repair processes.
Complete work outlined in repair estimates efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Teardown and inspect vehicles for additional or hidden repairs.
Advise the body shop estimator of additional damage, supplemental needs, or repairs that will not be completed on time.
Lead the work of apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications.