Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician to assess damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and supervise an apprentice. You will remove upholstery, use frame machines, interpret measuring data, and ensure on-time, safe quality repairs while coordinating with teammates.

Certification in body repair and I-CAR welding are preferred. Expect to engage in safety meetings, decide between repair or replacement based on safety, cost, and cycle time, and maintain high standards of

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification.
• 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 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.

Skills

Frame Machine Operation

Measuring Data Analysis

Power Tool Operation

Hand Tool Operation

Upholstery Removal

Electrical Equipment Handling

Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

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

ATS Optimization Keywords

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
• Cost Analysis
• Cycle Time Management