Auto Body Technician

CARSTAR Franchising, Inc.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CARSTAR Franchising, Inc. in Garland, TX is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition according to industry standards and factory specs. The role requires performing repairs per APS, evaluating repair-or-replace decisions, and coordinating with the Production Manager and estimators to track progress and quality.

A valid license and tools are required. Experience with frame measuring equipment and welding is preferred; I-CAR/ASE certifications are advantageous.

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 following APS and RO.
• Make repair or replace decisions on safety, costs, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery and trim to access areas.
• Perform structural or replacement repairs, airbags, and some mechanical work.
• Perform sheet metal welding and metal finishing.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with power and hand tools.
• Communicate with Production Manager and Estimators on repair status.
• Meet CARSTAR efficiency and on-time delivery targets.
• Follow safety procedures and hazardous waste disposal.
• Keep work area clean and organized; manage carts.
• Follow CARSTAR quality control processes and inspections.
• Perform duties safely.
• Attend daily release meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Auto body repair

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Highly organized

Multi-tasking

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma/GED

Collision tech graduate preferred

I-CAR certification or ASE training

I-CAR welding certification

ASE Structural (B4) certification

Tools

Frame measuring equipment

Power tools

Hand 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 CARSTAR’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 CARSTAR’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
• 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.CARSTAR Franchisor SPV LLC has no control over employment matters at the location.CARSTAR 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.