Automotive Body Technician - Skilled & Precise

Auto Services Unlimited, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Services Unlimited, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced automotive body technician to perform vehicle body maintenance per repair orders, determine additional repairs, and stay current with service techniques across brands.

You will communicate with parts/paint, document work, supervise apprentices, and uphold safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, vocational training, and a valid driver's license with a clean record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate of vocational trade school or equivalent experience required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle body maintenance work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards to drive customer loyalty.
• Determine any additional needed repairs.
• Stay current in the latest methods and service techniques across several brands; stay informed of latest bulletins, service manuals and other service publications.
• Participate in training activities; attend factory-sponsored training, if needed.
• Communicate with the parts/paint department to obtain materials.
• Save and tag parts if the job is under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Communicate regularly with manager/dispatcher to confirm repair order information and progress information.
• Communicate effectively/notify the manager/dispatcher of timeline needed.
• Notify the manager immediately if repairs can't be completed within the time promised.
• Document all work performed on the RO.
• Maintain the highest possible standards of workmanship; perform quality checks.
• Supervise the work of any apprentice technicians as assigned.
• Ensure that customers' cars are kept clean and are only driven for business purposes.
• Keep the shop area neat, clean; must always account for all dealership-owned tools.
• Meet customer service standards with every customer during any interactions.
• Follow established safety protocols; report any shop equipment in improper working condition; immediately report safety incidents.
• Understand, keep informed of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know.
• Understand manufacture(s) warranty policy and follow all rules accordingly.
• Safeguard dealership assets and all customer data.
• Complete all required training assigned through the company training portal.
• Adhere to consistent and reliable work schedule.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions to uphold the Automotive brand.
• Clean work area prior to going home at night.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspections

Body builds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational trade school graduate or equivalent

Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Job description

Auto Services Unlimited, Inc. in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced automotive body technician to perform vehicle body maintenance per repair orders, determine additional repairs, and stay current with service techniques across brands.

You will communicate with parts/paint, document work, supervise apprentices, and uphold safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, vocational training, and a valid driver's license with a clean record.