Auto Body Technician

Palermo's Auto Works; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Palermo's Auto Works is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician to join our collision repair team. You will restore vehicles to pre-accident condition with quality body repairs, panel replacement, dent repair, welding, and disassembly/reassembly.

The ideal candidate has strong collision repair experience, can read repair procedures, and works efficiently while maintaining high standards. A valid driver's license is required and certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with collision repair procedures and OEM repair standards.
• Ability to read and follow repair procedures and estimates.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform collision damage repairs according to manufacturer procedures.
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged body panels and components.
• Perform metal straightening, dent repair, and body filler work.
• Perform MIG welding and other approved repair procedures as required.
• Repair and replace doors, fenders, quarter panels, bumpers, hoods, and other body components.
• Align panels, doors, hoods, trunks and other components.
• Disassemble vehicles prior to repair and reassemble after repairs.
• Prepare repaired surfaces for refinish department.
• Identify additional damage and communicate repair needs to estimator or manager.
• Follow OEM repair procedures and safety practices.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Care for shop equipment and customer vehicles.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high quality.
• Collaborate with estimators, painters, parts personnel, and other technicians.

Skills

Collision repair knowledge

Metal repair

Welding experience

Detail oriented

Time management

Driver's license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Auto Body Technician - Collision Repair

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Automotive Body Technician to join our collision repair team. The ideal candidate takes pride in their workmanship and has strong experience repairing collision-damaged vehicles.

The Body Technician will be responsible for restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition by performing quality body repairs, panel replacement, dent repair, welding, and vehicle disassembly and reassembly. The right person should be dependable, detail-oriented, efficient, and able to work independently while maintaining high-quality repair standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform collision damage repairs according to manufacturer and industry repair procedures
• Remove, repair, and replace damaged body panels and components
• Perform metal straightening, dent repair, and body filler work
• Perform MIG welding and other approved repair procedures when required
• Repair and replace doors, fenders, quarter panels, bumpers, hoods, deck lids, and other body components
• Properly align panels, doors, hoods, trunks, and other vehicle components
• Disassemble vehicles prior to repair and reassemble them after repairs are completed
• Perform structural and non-structural body repairs as qualified
• Prepare repaired surfaces for the refinish department
• Identify additional damage and communicate repair needs to the estimator or manager
• Follow OEM repair procedures and proper safety practices
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Properly care for shop equipment, tools, and customer vehicles
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining a high standard of quality
• Work cooperatively with estimators, painters, parts personnel, and other technicians

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automotive body technician preferred
• Strong knowledge of collision repair procedures
• Ability to repair and replace body panels with proper fit and alignment
• Experience with metal repair, dent repair, sanding, and body filler
• Welding experience preferred
• Ability to read and follow repair procedures and estimates
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Valid driver's license
• I-CAR or other industry certifications are a plus

What We're Looking For

We want someone who takes pride in their work and cares about doing the job right. Quality is more important than simply pushing cars through the shop. The ideal technician is reliable, takes ownership of their repairs, pays attention to the small details, and is willing to help the team when needed.

Experience level: Experienced Body Technician preferred, but we are willing to consider the right candidate with strong skills and a good work ethic.

Pay: Competitive pay based on experience and skill level.