Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled auto body technician to inspect damaged vehicles and plan repairs. You will coordinate with team members on repair status and ensure timely, high-quality workmanship while deciding on repairs or replacements based on safety, cost, and cycle time.

Expect to remove upholstery and related components to access vehicles, participate in safety meetings, and guide an apprentice as needed to ensure procedures are followed correctly.

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• 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

• 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 components based on safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicles and fenders.
• Direct an apprentice when needed and explain procedures.

Skills

Frame Machine Operation

Measuring Data Analysis

Supervisory Skills

Quality Repair Execution

Team Communication

Education

Body Repair Certification

I-CAR Welding Certification

Tools

Frame Machine

Power Tools

Hand 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 components based on safety, cost, and cycle time
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to access vehicles and fenders
• Participate in required safety meetings
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools
• Direct 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 component repair or 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

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Vehicle Repair
• Measuring Data Analysis
• Component Replacement Decision-Making
• Power Tool Operation
• Hand Tool Operation

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

• Body Repair Certification
• I-CAR Welding Certification

Industry Keywords

• Safety Meetings
• Repair Process Planning
• Upholstery Removal
• Electrical Equipment Handling
• Hydraulic Window Operation