Auto Body Technician Apprentice

O'Daniel Automotive Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Daniel Automotive Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Apprentice Body Technician to work with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles and restore them to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOPs. This role contributes to delivering O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction while gaining exposure to advance skills.

You will be part of a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow as you

Qualifications

• Auto Body Vocational-Tech preferred; otherwise, must have demonstrated experience and aptitude in mechanical/automotive arena.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by participation in O'Daniel required training.
• Predictable and reliable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Blue Printing & Repair Planning: Approaches repair planning with urgency and detail to avoid waste and rework later.
• Disassembles vehicles, putting parts on parts carts.
• Sets up vehicles for frame measurement and pulling.
• Assists in Identifying and Sourcing Parts: Uses good judgment in determining when damaged parts can be safely repaired for cost and cycle-time savings.
• Maintains parts carts in an organized manner.
• Team & Problem-Solving: Participates in morning Production meetings and keeps vehicles on schedule.
• Helps problem-solve on vehicles assigned to other team members.
• Vehicle Repair: Performs quality repairs and defects under mentoring, meets productivity hours standards.
• Follows quality control processes and supports return rate targets.
• Safe & Organized Workplace: Uses safety equipment and follows repair procedures; participates in monthly safety meetings; keeps work area tidy.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Team collaboration

Education

Auto body vocational-technical training

Job description

O'Daniel Automotive Group in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking an Apprentice Body Technician to work with an experienced Body Technician to repair assigned vehicles and restore them to pre-accident condition, following the written repair order and O'Daniel SOPs. This role contributes to delivering O'Daniel quality and customer satisfaction while gaining exposure to advance skills.

You will be part of a team focused on safety, efficiency, and continuous learning, with opportunities to grow as you