Auto Body Tech II – $5k Signing Bonus, Day Shift

Cox Automotive; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

7 holidays

Bereavement leave

Voting time off

Jury duty leave

Volunteer time off

Military leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Cox Automotive is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician based in the United States. Primary duties include repairing damaged vehicle bodies, preparing surfaces for paint, and ensuring alignment and finish quality to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in an auto body shop, knowledge of parts removal, and experience with paint prep, masking, and waterborne paints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an Auto Body Shop environment as a body repair technician.
• Knowledge of parts removal.
• Paint prep and masking, painting, and buffing a plus.
• Knowledge of waterborne paint is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and assess repair requirements, including structural, body, and cosmetic damage.
• Prepare vehicles for body repair work.
• Perform body repairs such as dent removals, fixing body lines, and plastic welding.
• Repairs, restores, and refinis hes damaged vehicle bodies to return them to factory or pre-accident condition
• Will need to remove, repair, or replace damaged components, including bumpers, fenders, doors, panels, and trims, as needed
• Prepare surfaces for painting by sanding, masking, priming, and applying fillers as needed
• Guide Coat, Primer, and Bondo are utilized during all processes.
• Ensure proper alignment of panels, gaps, and body lines
• Knowledge in Operating Stud welding equipment
• Follow repair orders accurately and complete all assigned work within established timeframes
• Maintain high-quality workmanship by adhering to company standards and OEM repair procedures
• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet safety and appearance standards
• Keep the work area clean and organized while maintaining tools and equipment
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, estimators, and team members regarding repair progress and issues
• Follow all safety guidelines and environmental regulations

Skills

Auto body repair

Tools

Stud welding equipment

Job description

Cox Automotive is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician based in the United States. Primary duties include repairing damaged vehicle bodies, preparing surfaces for paint, and ensuring alignment and finish quality to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in an auto body shop, knowledge of parts removal, and experience with paint prep, masking, and waterborne paints.