Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California is seeking an experienced auto body repair technician to assess damaged vehicles, plan efficient repair workflows, and execute high-quality repairs while ensuring on-time delivery. You will supervise an apprentice, participate in safety meetings, and communicate repair status with the team.

The ideal candidate holds a Body Repair Certification and an I-CAR Welding Certification, with strong data interpretation skills for measuring and alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle repair and repair planning.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring data for repair accuracy.
• Familiarity with safety procedures in auto body shops.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
• Communicates repair status with teammates.
• Performs quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• Decides on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components to access areas.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Supervises an apprentice when needed and explains procedures.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Measuring Data Analysis

Power Tool Operation

Hand Tool Operation

Upholstery Removal

Electrical Equipment Handling

Hydraulic Equipment Handling

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

Tools

Frame Machine

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


• Cost Analysis


• Cycle Time Management