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.
• 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 where many odors are 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

• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan necessary repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Use trade tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage, including cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers.
• Remove dents and other minor body damage where possible, and mix and apply filler resins when other repair methods are not feasible.
• Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair 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 repaired vehicles to ensure the work was completed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Relocation reimbursement of up to $7,500 may be available.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 may be available.
• Day 1 benefits.
• Annual paid time off plans.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Six paid holidays annually.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
• 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.
• Potential bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.