Auto Body Technician

Jobtailor; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced automotive body repair technician to lead repair operations and ensure high-quality, on-time vehicle restoration. You will work with a team to assess damage, plan repairs, and supervise apprentices while maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate has frame machine experience, I-CAR welding certification, and strong data interpretation skills, along with a background in vehicle repair processes from manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a frame machine.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification is required or preferred.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
• Body Repair Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan the repair process.
• Communicate with team about vehicle repair status.
• Perform quality repairs and maintain on-time status.
• Decide whether to repair or replace components based on safety, cost and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components to access body parts.
• Participate in required safety meetings.
• File, grind and sand repaired surfaces using tools.
• Direct the work of an apprentice when needed and address questions.

Skills

Frame Machine Operation

I-CAR Welding Certification

Vehicle Repair Process Knowledge

Supervisory Skills

Quality Repair Execution

Measuring Data Analysis

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Body Repair 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 vehicle components and fenders
• 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, including explaining procedures and addressing unusual problems or questions

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 utilizing tools such as frame machines and power tools.

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
• Component Replacement Decision-Making
• Upholstery Removal
• Power Tool Usage

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• I-CAR Welding Certification
• Body Repair Certification

Industry Keywords

• Vehicle Repair Process
• Safety Meetings
• Repair Personnel Supervision

Tools & Technologies

• Frame Machine
• Power Tools
• Hand Tools