Auto Body Technician

ABRA Auto; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ABRA Auto is seeking an Auto Body Technician in Brookings, SD to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition using APS guidelines and factory specs. You will decide between repair or replacement, dismantle components to access damaged areas, and perform structural and sheet-metal work with welding and finishing.

Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential. Requirements include 2–5 years of collision repair experience, High School Diploma, I-CAR/ASE training, frame/measuring tool

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of auto body collision repair experience required.
• High School diploma/GED required, collision tech graduate preferred.
• I-CAR certification or ASE training required.
• I-CAR welding and ASE Structural (B4) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
• History of working independently and in a team environment.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must provide own tools (in working order).

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles using technical information sheets following APS in accordance with repair orders.
• Make repair or replace decisions concerning safety, costs, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window equipment to access areas.
• Perform structural or replacement repairs, airbag replacement and some mechanical work.
• Perform different types of sheet metal welding and metal finishing.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Communicate with Production Manager and Estimators on repair status.
• Meet Abra’s requirements for tech efficiency and on-time delivery.
• Follow safety procedures and hazardous waste disposal requirements.
• Keep work area organized and return tools to carts.
• Follow Abra's quality control processes and inspections.
• Attend daily release meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Auto body repair

I-CAR certification

ASE training

Frame measuring

Team player

Organized

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma

Collision tech graduate

Tools

Frame measuring equipment

Power tools

Job description

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for making repairs to all assigned vehicles, restoring them to pre-accident condition in accordance with industry standards and factory specifications.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair damaged vehicles using technical information sheets following APS (Advanced Process Solutions) in accordance with repair orders (RO).
• Makes “repair or replace” decisions concerning safety, costs and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Perform structural or replacement repairs, airbag replacement and some mechanical work.
• Perform different types of sheet metal welding and metal finishing.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Work and communicate with Production Manager and Estimators on the vehicle repair status (including supplements).
• Meets or exceeds Abra’s requirements for tech efficiency, cycle time (to keep vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery) and return rate.
• Utilize all required safety equipment, follows proper repair procedures and adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
• Keeps personal work area organized and clean, returns tools and maintains parts/materials carts in an organized manner.
• Follow Abra's quality control processes and inspections.
• Perform assigned duties in a safe and responsible manner that does not expose yourself or other employees to unnecessary risk of injury.
• Attend daily release meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 2-5 years of auto body collision repair experience required.
• High School diploma/GED required, collision tech graduate preferred.
• I-CAR certification or ASE training required.
• I-CAR welding and ASE Structural (B4) certification strongly preferred.
• Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
• History of working independently and in a team environment.
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must provide own tools (in working order)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Essential physical requirements include:
• Ability to stoop, bend and kneel, squat, kneel and pulling
• 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.
• Standing, sitting and walking performing repetitive motions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to:
• Paint, fumes and particles
• Dirt / Dust
• Varying heat / cold

*All duties, responsibilities and experience are subject to change by location

**This site contains postings for jobs at independently owned and operated franchises. Only the franchisee that you apply to work for is responsible for employment matters at the locations, including hiring, firing, discipline, supervisions, staffing, and scheduling employees. ABRA Franchisor SPV LLC has no control over employment matters at the location. ABRA Franchisor SPV LLC will not receive a copy of your employment application and it will have no involvement in any employment decisions, including whether you receive an interview for the job or whether you are hired.