Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Miami, FL is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician to examine damaged vehicles and plan repairs, ensuring on-time delivery and quality. You will remove upholstery and trim to access fenders, communicate progress to teammates, and supervise apprentices when needed. A background in body repair with I-CAR welding certification is preferred.

Applicants should understand repair vs. replace decisions, measure data, and work safely in a collaborative shop environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Participates in all required safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed.

Skills

Measuring Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

Tools

Frame Machine Operation

Power Tool Operation

Hand Tool Operation

Upholstery Removal

Electrical Equipment Handling

Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Job description

• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.


• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.


• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.


• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.


• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.


• Participates in all required safety meetings.


• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.


• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

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 and interpret measuring data, while ensuring quality repairs and effective communication with team members. Proficient in supervising repair personnel and making informed decisions regarding repair versus replacement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Frame Machine Operation


• I-CAR Welding Certification


• Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge


• Supervisory Skills


• Quality Repair Execution

Hard Skills

• Vehicle Repair


• Measuring Data Analysis


• Power Tool Operation


• Hand Tool Operation


• Upholstery Removal


• Electrical Equipment Handling


• Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Body Repair Certification


• I-CAR Welding Certification

Industry Keywords

• Safety Meetings


• Repair Process Planning


• Repair vs. Replace Decision Making