Auto Body Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
• Michigan mechanics license.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle body repair methods and procedures.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
• Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Consistently execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage.
• Repair dents and other minor body damage, including applying filler resins when needed.
• Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Repair or replace glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
• Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
• Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repairs to ensure work was completed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual paid time off plans.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Six paid holidays annually.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective on day one.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Additional voluntary life insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
• Voluntary daily pay option.