Auto Body Repair Technician

City of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Detroit seeks an Auto Body Mechanic to inspect, repair, and rebuild automotive bodies and their accessories. Responsibilities include dent repair, frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, and finishing work on trucks and cars.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of automotive body repair experience, with valid Michigan operator license and state CDL-B with airbrake endorsement required for hire.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or G.E.D. from a four-year trade or vocational high school with courses in general shop work and automotive maintenance.
• Two (2) years of experience in automotive body repair work.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs automotive bodies and accessories.
• Straightens frames and panels, welds and replaces parts as needed.
• Mends dents, installs new panels, and refinishes surfaces.
• Uses hand and power tools for metal work and fabrication.

Skills

Metal fabrication knowledge

Welding equipment proficiency

Automotive body repair know-how

Tool handling skills

Mechanical dexterity

Physical strength and agility

Attention to detail

Initiative and independence

Communication with supervisors

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Automotive repair tools

Job description

City of Detroit seeks an Auto Body Mechanic to inspect, repair, and rebuild automotive bodies and their accessories. Responsibilities include dent repair, frame straightening, panel replacement, welding, and finishing work on trucks and cars.

Qualifications require a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of automotive body repair experience, with valid Michigan operator license and state CDL-B with airbrake endorsement required for hire.