Auto Body Technician

VIVE Collision; Augusta (ME); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vive Collision is seeking an experienced Autobody Technician to repair vehicles with precision across structural, body, frame, and unibody systems. You will assist estimators with accurate estimates and strive to minimize supplements, ensuring repairs meet quality standards.

Collaboration with the production team is essential to keep vehicles on schedule. Applicants should bring 5+ years of auto-body collision experience and a strong ability to read estimates and work orders, with HS Diploma or

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of auto-body collision experience.
• Experience replacing and repairing bolt-on and weld-on panels.
• Knowledge of structural or replacement repairs and airbag replacement.
• Must read and understand basic estimates and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs.
• Assist the estimator with accurate estimates and minimizing supplements.
• Communicate repair status with the production manager and estimators.
• Follow safety procedures and dispose of hazardous waste as required.
• Keep work area organized and maintain tools and carts.

Skills

Team player

Highly organized

Multi-tasking

Effective communicator

Independent work

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certification

Tools

Own tools

Job description

The Autobody Technician is responsible for fixing a vehicle after its damage. You will perform quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs. Also, assisting the estimator with accurate estimates and minimizing the need for supplements. Understanding the repair vs. replacement process is vital in the position.

Job Requirements

• 5 plus years of auto-body collision experience
• Replacing and repairing bolt-on and weld-on panels
• knowledge of structural or replacement repairs, airbag replacement, and some mechanical work
• Meet or exceed the company’s requirements for tech efficiency, cycle time (to keep vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery), and return rate
• Work and communicate with the production manager and estimators on the vehicle repair status, including supplements
• Utilize all required safety equipment, follow proper repair procedures, and adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal
• Keep personal work area organized and clean, returns tools, and maintains parts/materials carts in an organized manner

Skills & Qualifications

• ICAR and OEM training preferred
• HS Diploma or GED, Auto Body Vo-Tech certification strongly preferred
• History of working independently and in a team environment
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Must provide own tools (in working order)
• Complies with the manufacturer and dealer safety guidelines and standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Multi-tasking; adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and pull
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
• Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment