Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician with leadership abilities to plan and oversee vehicle repairs, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery.

The role requires frame machine operation, certification in body repair, I-CAR welding credential, and the ability to supervise apprentices while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Communicates repair status with team.
• 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 access areas.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power tools.
• Directs an apprentice and explains procedures when needed.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Measuring data analysis

Team supervision

Repair vs replacement decisions

Quality repair practices

Education

Body repair certification

I-CAR welding certification

Tools

Frame machine

Power tools

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