Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois is seeking an experienced auto body repair supervisor to lead repair teams, assess damage, and ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards.

You will plan repair sequences, manage tool use, mentor apprentices, and participate in safety meetings while coordinating with colleagues to keep cycle times on track.

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machines for structural repair.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan the repair process.
• Work and communicate with others on vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Decide whether to repair or replace parts based on safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicles and fenders.
• Participate in all required safety meetings.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Direct the work of an apprentice when needed, explaining procedures and addressing unusual problems or questions.

Skills

Frame machine operation

I-CAR Welding Certification

Vehicle repair process knowledge

Supervisory skills

Measuring data analysis

Education

Body repair certification

Tools

Frame machine

Power tools

Hand tools

Upholstery removal tools

Electrical & hydraulic equipment handling

Measuring data tools

Job description

• Examine damaged vehicles and efficiently plan the repair process


• Work and communicate with others on vehicle repair status


• Perform quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind


• Decide whether to repair or replace parts based on safety, cost, and cycle time


• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicles and fenders


• Participate in all required safety meetings


• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools


• Direct the work of an apprentice when needed, explaining procedures and addressing unusual problems or questions

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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle repair processes, including the ability to analyze measuring data and make informed decisions on part repairs or replacements. Proficient in supervising repair personnel and ensuring quality repairs while adhering to safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Frame Machine Operation


• I-CAR Welding Certification


• Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge


• Supervisory Skills


• Quality Repair Execution

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vehicle Repair


• Measuring Data Analysis


• Power Tool Operation


• Hand Tool Operation


• Upholstery Removal


• Electrical Equipment Handling


• Hydraulic Equipment Handling


• Repair Process Planning


• Parts Replacement Decision-Making


• Surface Preparation

Soft Skills

• Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Problem-Solving


• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Body Repair Certification


• I-CAR Welding Certification

Industry Keywords

• Safety Meetings


• Repair Cycle Time


• Cost Analysis


• Vehicle Damage Assessment