Auto Body Technician

The Boyd Group LLC; Oak Forest (IL); 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 meticulously assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to their pre-accident condition. You will work collaboratively with your team to achieve key performance indicators while ensuring customer satisfaction. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your skills will shine as you tackle various repair tasks using specialized tools and techniques. If you are passionate about quality workmanship and customer service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus based on experience

Weekly pay

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW plan.
• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Inspect vehicles post-repair to ensure quality.

Skills

Ability to read job orders

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Teamwork in auto body shop

Understanding of vehicle body repair methods

Proficient in using repair tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 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 in 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.

This posting is part of our ongoing effort to identify qualified candidates for future opportunities. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers. Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts. Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Performs 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.

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