RC Recon Body Shop - Lead Body Shop Technician

ACV • Oklahoma City, OK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior / Lead Body Shop Technician serves as the highest-level technician within the body shop and is responsible for performing advanced collision repair, structural repairs, frame correction, panel replacement, and cosmetic restoration on vehicles. In addition to hands-on repair work, this position provides technical leadership, mentors junior technicians, assists with workflow management, and helps ensure repairs meet company, OEM, safety, and auction quality standards.
This role is critical to maintaining production efficiency, repair quality, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction within a fast-paced automotive auction environment.
This position is intended for highly skilled collision repair professionals who can both perform advanced repairs and provide leadership within a high-volume automotive body shop environment.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of body shop, collision repair, or automotive reconditioning experience.
• Advanced knowledge of collision repair procedures and body shop equipment.
• Ability to perform structural and non-structural repairs independently.
• Strong welding and metal fabrication skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of collision repair experience.
• Prior leadership, foreman, or lead technician experience.
• Experience in automotive auction, dealership, fleet, or high-production environments.
• OEM repair training and certifications.
• ASE Collision Repair Certification(s).
• I-CAR Platinum or equivalent industry certifications.
• Frame machine and measuring system certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced collision and body repairs on passenger vehicles, trucks, SUVs, and specialty units.
• Diagnose structural and cosmetic damage and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Perform frame and unibody measuring, straightening, and alignment operations.
• Remove and replace damaged body panels, components, and assemblies.
• Conduct metal repair, panel straightening, welding, cutting, and fabrication as required.
• Complete panel fitment, body preparation, and finishing work to company standards.
• Coordinate with paint technicians to ensure proper repair preparation and quality outcomes.
• Operate frame machines, welders, measuring systems, and specialized body repair equipment.
• Ensure repairs meet OEM specifications and industry best practices.
• Serve as the technical lead for body shop operations.
• Mentor and train entry-level and intermediate technicians.
• Assist management with assigning daily work and prioritizing repairs.
• Monitor repair quality and provide guidance on complex repairs.
• Support productivity goals by helping maintain efficient shop workflow.
• Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment focused on safety and quality.
• Assist with onboarding and skills development of new technicians.
• Conduct final quality inspections on completed repairs.
• Ensure all repairs meet auction, customer, and company standards.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Identify and report equipment maintenance needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials according to regulatory requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED