Auto Body Disassembly Technician — Paid Training & Growth

Town & County Auto Body, Powered by VIVE Collision; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid training and certifications

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Town & County Auto Body, powered by VIVE Collision, in North Haven, CT, is hiring an Auto Body Assembly Technician. You will join a busy shop, disassemble and reassemble vehicles, inspect for hidden damage, and support the full repair process with accuracy.

We offer paid training, industry certifications (I-CAR & OEM), comprehensive benefits, health insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and growth opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year body repair experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR required.
• Auto Body Vo-Tech certification preferred.
• I-CAR and OEM training preferred.
• Ability to read repair orders, estimates and instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow the company blueprinting process and disassembly procedures (DFR) for all vehicle inspections.
• Disassemble vehicles after the initial estimate and inspect for structural and hidden damage.
• Complete full vehicle disassembly to support a 100% repair plan.
• Document all additional damage, required parts, blend panels, moldings, clips, and one-time-use fasteners.
• Communicate supplemental damage and parts needed to the Production Manager/Estimator.
• Assist with vehicle reassembly as needed.
• Perform light non-structural repairs including sanding, finishing, and minor bumper repairs.
• Reinstall moldings, trims, and finishing components.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Occasionally move or operate customer or company vehicles within the shop or on company premises (e.g., pulling vehicles in/out of stalls, repositioning for repair stages) as needed to support collision repair operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Body repair experience

Reading repair orders

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certification

I-CAR / OEM training

Job description

Town & County Auto Body, powered by VIVE Collision, in North Haven, CT, is hiring an Auto Body Assembly Technician. You will join a busy shop, disassemble and reassemble vehicles, inspect for hidden damage, and support the full repair process with accuracy.

We offer paid training, industry certifications (I-CAR & OEM), comprehensive benefits, health insurance, 401(k) with match, PTO, and growth opportunities within the company.