Body Technician

Housby Mack, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Housby is seeking an experienced Body Technician to repair commercial trucks and heavy-duty equipment to established quality, safety, and time standards. The role supports damage discovery, repair planning, parts readiness, and handoff to paint. The technician takes ownership of repairs from teardown through body-to-paint release. The position is based in Des Moines, Iowa, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in a collision-repair environment, with occasional evening or weekend work possible based on business needs. Personal air and hand tools appropriate for the role are required; Housby provides specialized equipment. Housby describes itself as a family-owned business with more than 50 years of history and offers a flexible environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for employee growth and development. The position is non-exempt.

Requirements

At least 1 year of body-shop or collision-repair experience.
Experience removing and replacing commercial-vehicle components and repairing metal and fiberglass.
Ability to read repair plans, estimates, and manufacturer repair procedures.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and demonstrate Housby's Core Values.
High school diploma or GED required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.
Use of safety glasses, safety footwear, and other assigned personal protective equipment is required.
Personal air and hand tools appropriate for the position are required.
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Heavy-duty vehicle or equipment experience is strongly preferred.
Welding, fabrication, structural-measurement, or OEM certifications are preferred where applicable.
Willingness to continue education as directed.

Responsibilities

Perform complete vehicle damage assessments, teardowns, and inspections in accordance with Housby procedures.
Identify visible and concealed damage before repairs begin and document findings with clear notes and photographs.
Communicate supplements, additional labor, parts, materials, tools, and sublet operations to the estimator and production foreman.
Follow the approved repair plan and applicable manufacturer repair procedures.
Perform structural and cosmetic metal repair, panel alignment, test-fitting, cab and component removal and replacement, fiberglass repair, welding, and fabrication within demonstrated qualifications.
Measure and verify frame or structural conditions when assigned and qualified.
Confirm required parts, repair information, tools, and materials are available before beginning each repair stage.
Accurately record labor time, repair progress, additional damage, and job status each day.
Perform technician self-inspections and correct deficiencies before requesting final inspection.
Confirm repairs, panel fit, test-fitting, documentation, and required components are complete before releasing a unit to paint.
Maintain an organized work area and perform required preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment.
Maintain at least 95% efficiency and 70% productivity after the established onboarding and training period.
Complete vehicle damage assessments before production and immediately report hidden damage or missing parts that could interrupt repairs.
Produce safe, accurate work that meets Housby's first-pass quality requirements.
Maintain dependable attendance, punctuality, and accurate timekeeping.
Follow company safety rules and policies and maintain a professional image.