Body Tech

TAG Auto Group; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG Auto Group in Lafayette, IN is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair damaged vehicle body parts and refinish outer panels. The role requires 3+ years in collision repair, strong vehicle-structure knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail.

You will lift up to 70 pounds, work safely, and support a fast-paced shop environment. Responsibilities include repairing per estimates, coordinating with management on repairs or delays, and maintaining tools and workspace to high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure, removal and replacement of components.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strength to lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Repairs vehicles per estimate and standards; prepares vehicles for body repair and restores bodywork to original condition.
• Communicates with management about additional repairs or delays affecting delivery time.
• Maintains and safely operates all tools; keeps work area clean and hazards free.
• Adheres to safety PPE requirements and health protocols.
• Supports other technicians as needed and collaborates to meet schedules.
• Complies with federal, state and local regulations affecting body shop operations.

Skills

Collision repair

Vehicle structure knowledge

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

Physical strength

Agility and coordination

Team-oriented

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 Prime locations.**