Collision Body Technician

SPEEDWAY COLLISION•Indianapolis, IN

8d•$60,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Speedway Collision is seeking an experienced and dependable Body Repair Technician to join our Indianapolis team. This position performs structural and non-structural collision repairs while following OEM procedures and Speedway Collision’s safety and quality standards. The Body Repair Technician restores collision-damaged vehicles through safe, accurate, and efficient repairs. Work includes disassembly, damage analysis, panel repair and replacement, structural measuring, welding, adhesive bonding, corrosion protection, component removal and installation, and preparation for refinishing. You will work with repair planners, estimators, parts personnel, painters, mechanics, and management to identify damage and complete repairs according to the approved repair plan and OEM requirements.

Requirements

Professional collision body-repair experience required
Knowledge of structural and non-structural repair methods
Experience repairing and replacing steel body components
Welding, panel replacement, metal straightening, and component R&I experience
Ability to read estimates, repair plans, OEM procedures, and specifications
Ability to use frame and vehicle-measuring equipment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, quality repairs
Ability to identify hidden damage and communicate findings
Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to provide and maintain required hand tools

Nice To Haves

I-CAR or ASE certifications
Structural repair and electronic-measuring experience
Aluminum-repair experience or certification
Experience with squeeze-type resistance spot welding and OEM joining methods
Experience with hybrid, electric, or ADAS-equipped vehicles
Familiarity with CCC ONE or similar software

Responsibilities

Inspect and disassemble vehicles to identify visible and hidden damage
Review repair plans, estimates, work orders, and OEM procedures
Perform structural and non-structural repairs
Repair or replace sheet metal, body panels, bolt-on parts, welded panels, and structural components
Measure vehicles and verify structural dimensions
Perform metal straightening, dent repair, panel alignment, and fit adjustments
Use approved welding, brazing, riveting, and adhesive-bonding methods when trained and required
Perform and document destructive test welds when required
Remove and reinstall trim, glass, lamps, interior parts, electrical components, and related items
Restore corrosion protection, seam sealer, cavity wax, adhesives, foams, and coatings according to OEM procedures
Protect vehicle interiors, electronics, adjacent panels, and customer belongings
Identify additional damage and promptly notify the repair planner
Document repairs, measurements, required parts, and supplemental damage
Verify panel fit, gaps, body lines, weld quality, and repair accuracy
Coordinate with the paint department to prepare vehicles for refinishing
Participate in quality-control inspections and correct identified concerns
Safely operate frame equipment, welders, lifts, measuring systems, and power tools
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Follow company safety procedures and environmental regulations
Participate in ongoing technical, OEM, I-CAR, and safety training
Perform other collision-repair duties as assigned