Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced auto body technician in Ohio to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and oversee an apprentice. You will perform high-quality repairs, decide on repair vs. replacement considering safety and cost, and work with team to maintain on-time delivery.

Responsibilities include removing components to access damage, attending safety meetings, and using hand and power tools for finishing. Strong communication with teammates is essential for job success.

Qualifications

• Experience examining damaged vehicles and planning repairs.
• Ability to supervise an apprentice and explain procedures.
• Proficient in reading repair processes per manufacturer.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Supervise repair personnel

Interpreting measuring data

Education

I-CAR welding certification

Certification in body repair (preferred)

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

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.
• 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.