Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Vehicle Repair Technician to examine damaged vehicles and plan efficient repair processes. You will collaborate with team members to communicate repair status and ensure on-time quality repairs, while deciding when to repair or replace parts based on safety, cost, and cycle time.

You will remove upholstery and associated components to access damaged areas, participate in safety meetings, and guide an apprentice as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certified.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Participates in all required safety meetings.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Skills

Frame Machine Operation

Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge

Measuring Data Analysis

Power Tool Operation

Hand Tool Operation

Upholstery Removal

Electrical Equipment Handling

Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Effective Communication

Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

Tools

Frame Machine

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
Participates in all required safety meetings.
Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Requirements

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certified.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle repair processes, including the ability to analyze and interpret measuring data, while ensuring quality repairs and effective communication with team members. Proficient in supervising repair personnel and making informed decisions regarding repair versus replacement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Frame Machine Operation
• I-CAR Welding Certification
• Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge
• Supervisory Skills
• Quality Repair Execution

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vehicle Repair
• Measuring Data Analysis
• Power Tool Operation
• Hand Tool Operation
• Upholstery Removal
• Electrical Equipment Handling
• Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Decision Making
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Body Repair Certification
• I-CAR Welding Certification

Industry Keywords

• Safety Meetings
• Repair Process Planning
• Cost Analysis
• Cycle Time Management