Body Shop Repair Technician

Karma Automotive; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental & Vision Plans

401(K) with Employer Match

Relocation Assistance (if applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Karma Automotive in Moreno Valley, CA is seeking a Body Shop Repair Technician to repair dents, waves, and surface imperfections on vehicle bodies, ensuring Class A surfaces meet strict standards. You will use a range of hand and power tools and precision measuring equipment to prepare bodies for the paint process in a safety-conscious environment.

This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to follow VSOP work instructions while contributing to continuous process

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in automotive body repair or collision repair required.
• Knowledge of dent repair, including paintless techniques.
• Identify and correct imperfections on Class A surfaces.
• Familiarity with body repair tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Follow safety guidelines and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform BIW dent removal.
• Read and follow VSOP work instructions.
• Perform Class A surface repair using sanding and filing.
• Prepare BIW for paint shop.
• Meet daily production goals safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to PPE usage and daily safety checklists.
• Use micrometers, calipers, gauges to verify fit and quality.
• Contribute to improving safety, quality, delivery, and morale metrics.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Follow established processes and escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Dent repair

Class A surfaces

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement tools

Quality standards

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Gauges

Fixtures

Job description

• Perform BIW dent removal.
• Forklift certification.

Brief Description

Body Shop Repair Technician

The Body Shop Repair Technician is responsible for repairing dents, waves, and other metal surface imperfections on vehicle body structures. This role performs detailed repair and finishing work on Class A surfaces, including identifying and correcting difficult-to-detect defects to ensure vehicles meet established quality, fit, finish, and dimensional standards.

The technician uses a variety of hand and power tools, precision measuring equipment, and body repair techniques to prepare vehicle body structures for the paint process while maintaining a safe, efficient, and quality-focused work environment.

Responsibilities (include, but are not limited to):

• Perform BIW dent removal.
• Read and follow standardized work instruction (VSOP)
• Perform Class A surface repair using sanding and filing techniques.
• Clean and prepare the BIW for paint shop.
• Work safely and efficiently to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety guidelines including the use of PPE and the completion of daily checklists to maintain a safe work environment.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, gauges, and fixtures to verify fit, alignment, and quality requirements.
• Contribute to improving metrics for Safety, Quality, Delivery, Morale, Environmental, and support systems damage reduction efforts.
• Follow VSOPs and in building the vehicle, ensuring that quality is built into the vehicle in station.
• Use the escalation process, notifying the team leader and group leader when questions and concerns arise. Always speak up when processes cannot be followed.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with peers, supervisors, quality, materials, manufacturing engineers, DREs, etc.
• Contribute to improving processes and best practices to improve KICC metrics.
• Comply with all KICC and Karma Automotive policies and procedures.
• Closure alignments (decklid, doors, fenders) as well as meeting gap & flush standards.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous professional experience in automotive body repair, collision repair, body shop, or a similar environment required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience with dent repair, including paintless dent repair techniques.
• Ability to identify and correct surface imperfections on Class A automotive surfaces.
• Strong understanding of automotive body repair methods, tools, and equipment.
• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to understand and follow technical instructions and standardized work.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while meeting established quality and production requirements.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to follow direction and established processes.
• Basic knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015) and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015), as applicable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing or OEM production experience.
• Collision repair or body shop certification/training.
• External welding certification, such as American Welding Society (AWS) certification.
• Experience with Body-in-White (BIW) repair and automotive manufacturing processes.
• Forklift certification.
• Experience working with Class A automotive surfaces and gap/flush specifications.

Physical Requirements

Note: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:

• Ability to frequently use or operate a computer, mouse, and/or other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, computer printer, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee should have the:
• Ability to use or operate assembly tools, i.e., electric powered dynamic torque tools.
• Ability to walk or move – to regularly move about inside the office or onto the facility.
• Ability to see or detect, identify, recognize, or assess surroundings while in the office or warehouse areas.
• Ability to bend, turn, and stoop occasionally.
• Ability to sit or be stationary for brief periods of time.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, duration of the shift.
• Ability to constantly lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. and periodically 50 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing their job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will spend approximately 100% (excluding breaks and meal periods) of time in a manufacturing/ warehouse environment. When working in the facility, it requires the use of personal protective equipment, including (but not limited to) steel toe shoes, bump caps, and safety goggles. Reflective colored vest and ear protection is required in certain areas.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Perks & Compensation)

Benefits & Perks:

In addition to your competitive compensation, you will also be eligible for the following at Karma:

• Medical Plan
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Health & Well-Being Program Events
• Company Paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Time, Vacation Time, and Personal Floaters
• Paid Holidays including Company's Annual Year End Shutdown
• Employee Driving Program
• Pre‑taxed Commuter Benefits & much more!

Compensation:

$28.00/per hour - $31.00/per hour. Compensation will vary DOE.

At Karma, our base pay is one part of our total rewards package.

Compensation offered may vary on multiple factors, including market location, education, skills and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position being offered.

Karma Automotive, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender identity and expression, color, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions (including breastfeeding), national origin/ancestry, religion, military/veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, intersectionality or any other characteristic and group protected by applicable law. Karma Automotive, Inc complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act to ensure equal access to all qualified individuals with a physical or mental disability. Valid driver’s license may be required based on essential duties.