Auto Body Technician: Fast-Paced Shop with Growth & Training

Rife's Auto Body; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holiday time

Floating holiday

401(k) retirement plan with Company 4%

Paid training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Rife's Auto Body in Columbus, OH is seeking skilled auto body technicians to repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will remove damaged parts, install replacements, and work with frame machines and specialized tools to ensure high-quality repairs.

The role requires reading and interpreting estimates, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with the team to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of collision repair experience, or completion of a technical school program, OR apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Able to read and work from job orders and estimates with little supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use a frame machine.
• I-CAR welding certification preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-production environment.
• Able to lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, crouch, and reach in tight or confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles according to the estimate and established quality standards, including removing damaged parts and installing replacements.
• Restore body panels, structural components, and outer body parts to pre-accident condition using specialized tools and equipment.
• Communicate with management regarding additional repairs needed, potential delays, or changes to promised completion times.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and operate all equipment safely.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards at all times.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Assist team members with repair and vehicle preparation as needed based on schedule and workload.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations governing body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read/interpret job orders

Team communication

Safety consciousness

Able to use a frame machine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

Rife's Auto Body in Columbus, OH is seeking skilled auto body technicians to repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will remove damaged parts, install replacements, and work with frame machines and specialized tools to ensure high-quality repairs.

The role requires reading and interpreting estimates, adhering to safety standards, and collaborating with the team to meet production schedules.