Body Shop Technician

Eagle Distributing Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Distributing Co. is looking for an Auto Body Technician in Knoxville, TN, to repair and restore vehicles. The role requires technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to assess damage and plan repairs effectively. Candidates must be able to work under varying weather conditions and use a range of tools to restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand pricing and basic math skills.
• Assess vehicle damage and determine necessary repairs.
• Good eye for detail to restore vehicles to new condition.

Responsibilities

• Review damage reports and prepare cost estimates.
• Remove damaged body parts and realign car frames.
• Grind, sand, buff, and apply finish to vehicle parts.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Technical Skills

Dexterity

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Eagle Distributing - Knoxville, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Category: Automotive

Description

•Review damage reports, prepare cost estimates, and plan work
•Remove damaged body parts, including bumpers, fenders, hoods, grilles, and trim
•Realign car frames and chassis to repair structural damage
•Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage
•Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place
•Install and weatherproof windows and windshields
•Grind, sand, buff, and prime refurbished and repaired surfaces
•Apply new finish to restored body parts

This position requires exposure to all seasonal weather conditions, traffic noise, automotive fumes, and cramped quarters.

Qualifications

*The ability to read, understand merchandise pricing and demonstrate basic math skills are also required of this position.
*Critical Thinking: Auto body techs must be able to look at a damage vehicle and assess what it will take to repair it, as well as cost.
*Attention to Detail: Having good eyes for detail is necessary when trying to get a vehicle back to looking like new.
*Technical Skills: Auto body techs use a wide range of tools and equipment to assess and repair vehicle.

*Dexterity: Auto body techs need free range of motion in their hands and arms to work with small parts and small spaces.