Auto Body Technician

Auto Collision Group, Inc.; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Auto Collision Group, Inc. is seeking an Autobody Technician to repair vehicles thoroughly and safely, following SOPs and industry guidelines. You will disassemble, repair, weld, and reassemble panels, ensuring gaps and fits meet standards. Expect use of welding, cutting, grinding tools and spray equipment.

You will inspect, test drive, and wash vehicles for customer return while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality, with attention to efficiency and minimizing supplements.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Multi-task and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach
• Able to maintain a well-groomed appearance

Responsibilities

• Complete dis-assembly of vehicle to assist in assessing damage and planning repairs.
• Ensure all needed repairs are identified to minimize time and supplements.
• Plan work procedure following the work order; remove upholstery and parts as needed for access.
• Mend damaged body by hammering, filling, welding, and reassembling components after painting.
• Operate hand and power tools (welder, grinder, sander, spray guns, etc.).
• Finish surfaces with grinding/sanding before paint department.
• Inspect and test drive repaired vehicles for safety and quality; wash for customer return.

Skills

Effective communication

Read & understand instructions

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Presentable appearance

Tools

Welder

Soldering equipment

Cutting torch

Grinders

Wrenches

Sanders

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Autobody Technicians repair vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner consistent with Auto Collision Group, Inc. S.O.P., insurance partner and industry guidelines/standards.

Summary of Duties:

• Complete dis-assembly of vehicle in order to assist Service Advisors in assessing damage to prepare a 100% Repair Plan
• Ensure all needed repairs identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time
• Plan work procedure: follow work order for all operations listedRemove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to damaged area of vehicle if needed. Store parts on carts or cover to eliminate potential damage
• Mend damaged body by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts; ensure all gaps and fits are to industry standards; remove damaged fenders, panels and grills; and bolts or welds replacement parts in position and reassemble after parts are painted
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools (e.g. welder, soldering equipment, cutting torch, blocks, hammers, wrenches, sander, spray guns, etc.)
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with 120-grit paper before turning vehicle over to the Paint Dept.
• Repair or replace defective parts
• Ensure all needed repairs identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time
• Inspect and test drive repaired vehicles to check for compliance with safety and quality standards; Wash and prepare vehicles for customer return
• Comply with all Auto Collision Group, Inc. safety rules, guidelines and standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned relating to, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, etc.

Job Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Multi-task and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach to internal and external customers
• Able to maintain, a well-groomed appearance