Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Santa Rosa, CA seeks a skilled body repair technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and ensure quality work on schedule. You will coordinate with teammates, decide repair vs. replacement, and maintain safety standards throughout the repair process.

Required certifications include a body repair certification and I-CAR welding certification is preferred. You will lead apprentices when needed and participate in safety meetings while upholding manufacturer repair processes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use a frame machine.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification preferred.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan the repair process efficiently.
• Work and communicate with others on vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• Decide whether to repair or replace, considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic equipment and trim to access vehicles.
• Participate in all required safety meetings.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Direct the work of an apprentice when needed and explain procedures.

Skills

Frame Machine Operation

Measuring Data Analysis

Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Quality Repair Execution

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

Tools

Frame Machine

Power Tools

Job description

• Examine damaged vehicles and efficiently plan the repair process.
• Work and communicate with others on vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• Decide whether to repair or replace, considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicles and fenders.
• Participate in all required safety meetings.
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
• Direct the work of an apprentice when needed and explain procedures.

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 measuring data and make informed decisions on repair versus replacement. Proficient in supervising repair personnel and ensuring quality repairs while adhering to safety standards.

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

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Decision Making

Certifications & Qualifications

• Body Repair Certification
• I-CAR Welding Certification

Industry Keywords

• Safety Meetings
• Repair Process Planning
• Cycle Time Management