Body Tech

TAG Auto Group; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley and Sons is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair, replace, and refinish exterior body parts and to restore vehicles to their original condition. You will inspect, prep, and realign structural components, and work with specialized tools to complete repairs efficiently.

The ideal candidate has hands-on collision repair experience, a strong understanding of vehicle structure, and a commitment to safety in a production-driven shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove/replace components.
• Demonstrated safety precautions in performing body work.
• Strong attention to detail; ability to follow instructions.
• Physical capability to lift up to 70 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles per estimate and standards; prepare vehicles for body repair.
• Communicate with management about additional repairs or delays.
• Maintain tools and equipment; keep work area safe and organized.
• Wear PPE and follow health and safety guidelines.
• Assist other personnel as needed based on schedule and expertise.
• Comply with federal, state, and local regulations affecting body shop operations.

Skills

Collision repair experience

Vehicle structure understanding

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Lifting capacity 35–70 lbs

Job description

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle body parts in accordance with company specifications, processes and time standards. The Auto Body Technician is skilled in analyzing, assessing and fixing damaged vehicles. This role is responsible for repairing, replacing and refinishing outer body parts. This position will also be skilled in fixing internal automotive structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to established standards. This position prepares vehicles for body repair work. Additionally, the Auto Body Technician will be challenged with restoring bodywork to its original condition. This may include removing damaged parts and installing replacement parts utilizing specialized tools to repair the damage and realign structural components.
• Communicates with management regarding any additional repairs that may be needed on a customer’s vehicle. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised completion/delivery time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Ensures that work area is organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles, often dependent upon schedule and area of expertise.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena.
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders.
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position.
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds.
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions.
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.

We have multiple positions open across the Riley and Sons locations.