Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Tyler, Texas is seeking an experienced auto body technician to meticulously assess vehicles, disassemble, repair, reassemble, align chassis, replace damaged sections and glass, and prepare vehicles for repainting.

You will read job orders, plan repair work, prepare cost estimates for customers, and use professional tools and welding equipment. A high school diploma or equivalent, plus a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship, is required.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional and successful customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of vehicles
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers
• Use tools to repair vehicle sections and align car chassis
• Replace or repair damaged sections, glass, windshields and interior parts
• Weld and fit parts into place
• Prepare and repaint vehicles

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Disassembly

Reassembly

Repairing Vehicle Bodies

Aligning Car Chassis

Cost Estimation

Tool Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical School Program Completion

3-Year Apprenticeship

Tools

Repair Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

• Provide exceptional and successful customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of vehicles
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers
• Use tools to repair vehicle sections and align car chassis
• Replace or repair damaged sections, glass, windshields and interior parts
• Weld and fit parts into place
• Prepare and repaint vehicles

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in vehicle repair, including disassembly, welding, and repainting, while ensuring exceptional customer service and accurate cost estimation. Proficient in using trade-specific tools and collaborating effectively within an auto body shop environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Vehicle Repair
• Welding
• Cost Estimation
• Auto Body Repair
• Tool Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Disassembly
• Reassembly
• Repairing Vehicle Bodies
• Aligning Car Chassis
• Replacing Glass and Windshields
• Preparing Vehicles for Repainting

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Ability to Work Independently
• Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Technical School Program Completion
• 3-Year Apprenticeship

Industry Keywords

• Auto Body Shop
• Vehicle Assessment
• Quality Repair

Tools & Technologies

• Repair Tools
• Welding Equipment