Auto Body Technician

King Brothers Collision; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

King Brothers Collision in Livonia, MI seeks an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to estimator specifications and restore bodywork to its original condition. The role involves removing damaged parts and installing replacements using specialized tools while maintaining safety and cleanliness in a fast-paced shop.

The technician will work with management on additional repair needs, adhere to regulations, and collaborate with teammates to deliver quality results on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 1–3 years experience in collision repair.
• Knowledge of vehicle structure and part replacement (doors, windscreens, fenders).
• Able to read and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Physical ability for lifting up to 70 lbs and working in a fast-paced shop.

Responsibilities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and standards; prep for body repair; restore bodywork to original condition; may remove damaged parts and install replacements.
• Communicates with management about additional repairs; notifies of difficulties or delays.
• Maintains tools and equipment; operates safely; keeps work area clean and free of hazards.
• Maintains and wears required PPE; safety compliance.
• Cooperates with other personnel in repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands and complies with federal, state and local regulations affecting body shop operations.

Skills

Vehicle structure knowledge

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to established standards. This position prepares vehicles for body repair work. Additionally, the Auto Body Technician will be challenged with restoring bodywork to its original condition. This may include removing damaged parts and installing replacement parts utilizing specialized tools to repair the damage and realign structural components.
• Communicates with management regarding any additional repairs that may be needed on a customer’s vehicle. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised completion/delivery time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Ensures that the work area is organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles, often dependent upon schedule and area of expertise.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena.
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders.
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position.
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds.
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions.
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, and feel in tight confined spaces with limited visibility.
• Ability to work in high performance, fast-paced production environment.