Auto Body Technician

VIVE Collision; Neptune Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVE Collision is seeking an experienced Autobody Technician to perform quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs. You will assist the estimator with accurate estimates and help minimize supplements while maintaining high repair standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of auto-body collision experience, own tools, and HS Diploma or GED with auto body certification; ICAR/OEM training is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in auto-body collision repair.
• Ability to read basic instructions, estimates and work orders.
• Must provide own working tools and maintain a clean workspace.

Responsibilities

• Fix vehicles with quality structural, body, frame and unibody repairs.
• Assist estimator with accurate estimates and minimize supplements.
• Communicate repair status with production manager and estimators.
• Follow safety procedures and hazardous waste disposal rules.
• Keep tools and parts carts organized; work efficiently in a fast-paced team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Organized

Own tools

Safety compliance

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certification

ICAR and OEM training

Job description

The Autobody Technician is responsible for fixing a vehicle after its damage. You will perform quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs. Also, assisting the estimator with accurate estimates and minimizing the need for supplements. Understanding the repair vs. replacement process is vital in the position.

Job Requirements

• 5 plus years of auto-body collision experience
• Replacing and repairing bolt-on and weld-on panels
• knowledge of structural or replacement repairs, airbag replacement, and some mechanical work
• Meet or exceed the company’s requirements for tech efficiency, cycle time (to keep vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery), and return rate
• Work and communicate with the production manager and estimators on the vehicle repair status, including supplements
• Utilize all required safety equipment, follow proper repair procedures, and adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal
• Keep personal work area organized and clean, returns tools, and maintains parts/materials carts in an organized manner

Skills & Qualifications

• ICAR and OEM training preferred
• HS Diploma or GED, Auto Body Vo-Tech certification strongly preferred
• History of working independently and in a team environment
• Highly organized, able to handle multiple concurrent assignments
• Must provide own tools (in working order)
• Complies with the manufacturer and dealer safety guidelines and standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Multi-tasking; adapt quickly to the fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and pull
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
• Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment