Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking an experienced auto body technician to inspect damaged vehicles and plan efficient repair processes. You will collaborate with teammates to communicate repair status and ensure high-quality work while keeping on-time delivery in focus.

The role involves determining repair vs. replacement based on safety, cost, and cycle time, and may require removing upholstery and components to access areas. You will also mentor an apprentice and participate in safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience with frame machines and body repair processes.
• I-CAR welding certification preferred.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel and interpret measuring data.
• Ability to pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• Decides on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Attends safety meetings as required.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Directs an apprentice during tasks and explains procedures.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Power tools

Supervise repair personnel

Education

I-CAR welding certified

Body repair certification 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.