Body Technician

Fix Auto USA; Castro Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Body Technician to join their team. This role involves a comprehensive understanding of all phases of collision repair, from disassembling vehicles to refitting parts and ensuring repairs meet original manufacturer specifications. The ideal candidate will work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrating strong welding skills and attention to detail. With a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about automotive repair and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of light to heavy collision repair.
• Ability to read and perform written instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble vehicles and refit new parts like bumpers and fenders.
• Perform repairs to restore vehicles to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Guide and assist apprentices to foster their development.

Skills

Automobile Collision Repair

Welding Skills

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

I-CAR Gold Class Certification

ASE Certification

Job description

The Body Technician is a skilled craftsman with a thorough understanding of all phases of light to heavy collision repair. The Body Technician must be a skilled welder with the ability to remove and refit welded panels as well as the bolt-on items required in a typical crash repair.

Job Responsibilities:

• Disassemble vehicles
• Refit new parts such as bumpers, fenders, grills, moldings, and other bolt-on and welded items
• Perform small to heavy repair, finishing, and priming jobs
• Complete all repairs in a manner in which the repaired areas are restored to the original manufacturer’s specifications, including door, hood, and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, and welded-on unibody parts
• Work independently and with others with a minimum of supervision
• Check all parts for accuracy before starting the repair and notify the parts manager of any incorrect parts or other discrepancies
• Immediately notify the production manager of any hidden or missed damage that doesn’t appear on the repair order
• Advise the Production Manager as you are nearing completion of a job and request a new assignment
• Put forth every effort to meet and exceed the target delivery date assigned to an RO
• Assume responsibility for all parts assigned to your job(s)
• Protect the interior and exterior non-repair areas from dust, dirt, scratches, primer, overspray, etc.
• Paint edges of panels and parts as needed to meet customer requirements, given proper training is conducted and equipment is provided
• Read and understand every line item of each vehicle’s RO as pertaining to your responsibilities and visually inspect every vehicle to ensure that all the repairs are complete
• Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that furthers their developmental growth

Skills/Qualifications:

• Complete understanding of all facets of light to heavy automobile collision repair.
• The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently and with others in an organized manner is essential.
• The ability to effectively manage the activities of a body tech team is mandatory.
• I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certification is a plus

Behavioral Excellence Required:

• Present a friendly, pleasant, accommodating, cheerful, courteous, helpful, outgoing disposition toward fellow employees at all times
• Promote a positive spirit of teamwork within the company
• Maintain a well groomed appearance
• Maintain a clean, organized work area at all times
• Perform all assigned activities according to the Standardized Operating Procedures of the company
• Continuously strive to improve the efficiency of the production department and overall company operation, and be willing to participate in company meetings
• Participate in training programs as required to maintain the technical and professional skills and techniques necessary for this position
• Extend normal working hours as necessary to accommodate workload and customer requirements