Auto Body Technician

The Boyd Group LLC; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Auto Body Technician to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for assessing and repairing vehicles, ensuring they are restored to their pre-accident condition. You will work closely with a team to achieve key performance indicators while delivering exceptional customer service. If you possess a strong skill set in vehicle body repair and a commitment to quality, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. Join a company that values speed, quality, and customer excellence, and take your career to the next level!

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Weekly Pay

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of technical school or 3-year apprenticeship as auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Inspect vehicles post-repair to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to meet repair facility KPIs.

Skills

Vehicle Body Repair

Tool Usage

Chassis Realignment

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Program

3-Year Apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting Guns

Plasma Cutters

Hydraulic Jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts. Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

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Compensation Details

$55k-$100k+ with weekly pay. Signing Bonus available based on experience.