About This Role
This Auto Body Technician role involves restoring vehicles to their original condition through expert collision repair, structural realignment, and cosmetic refinishing. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced auto body repair techniques, maintaining a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Perform automotive structural repairs using MIG welding, soldering, and welding repair techniques to restore vehicle frames and panels accurately
- Utilize hand tools, power tools, sanding tools, and automotive welding equipment to repair dents, sheet metal damage, and cosmetic imperfections
- Conduct auto body repairs including auto restoration, automotive dent repair, and automotive cosmetic repair to meet high-quality standards
- Install automotive parts such as bumpers, trim pieces, and other components with precision and care
- Use fabrication skills to create custom parts or modify existing components for optimal fitment and durability
- Assist with vehicle maintenance tasks as needed and ensure all repairs adhere to safety protocols and manufacturer specifications
- Provide excellent customer service by explaining repair processes clearly and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the repair journey
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to safety standards related to heavy lifting and the use of power tools
- Support auto estimating processes by accurately assessing damages and preparing detailed repair plans
Requirements
- Proven experience working as an automotive body technician in a dealership or collision center environment
- Strong knowledge of automotive structural repair, sheet metal work, and auto restoration techniques
- Proficiency in MIG welding, soldering, welding repair, and fabrication repair techniques using automotive welding equipment
- Hands-on experience with auto painting—including auto body refinishing—and the use of sanding tools for surface preparation
- Familiarity with auto glass installation, automotive parts installation, and automotive cosmetic repairs
- Mechanical knowledge combined with experience in vehicle maintenance and general automotive repair tasks
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, airless paint sprayers, and other specialized equipment safely and efficiently
- Excellent attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills; capable of working on complex repairs involving heavy lifting or assembly tasks
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly with clients about repairs and timelines
Nice to have:
- Dealership experience is highly preferred
- Familiarity with auto estimating software is a plus