Body Technician

Shaheen Restoration Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

401k with employer match

Paid vacations

Air conditioned shop

Health benefits after 30 days for full

Job summary

Shaheen Chevrolet Cadillac of Lansing is opening a new state-of-the-art body shop in late 2026 and seeks an Auto Body & Collision Technician. Experience preferred. We offer competitive pay with bonus potential and a large, busy shop.

The role involves repairing vehicle bodies per estimates, ordering parts, and maintaining safety standards. Certifications include I-CAR and Michigan license; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Two to four years related experience and/or training.
• I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training
• State of Michigan collision repair license

Responsibilities

• Repairs damaged body parts and bodies to factory specifications and time standards.
• Repairs vehicle per estimate and manufacturer standards.
• Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
• Prepares vehicles for body repair work.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.

Education

Two to four years related experience and/or training

Job description

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Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing is seeking an Auto Body & Collision Technician to join our team at our new state of the art body shop opening in late 2026! Experience preferred.

What Shaheen offers:

• Very Competitive Pay and bonus potential! $$$$$$
• Potential to earn up to $100,000+
• Variable shift flexibility
• Efficient shop with large customer base, positive reputation and plenty of work to go around
• Health benefits offered on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment for full time team members! This includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc.
• 401k with employer match
• Paid vacations, sick leave, holidays, etc.
• Air conditioned shop to work in

We boast a diverse, energetic and fast paced culture in which teamwork and ingenuity thrive. Our culture and dedication to delivering the Ultimate Automotive Experience help make Shaheen Chevrolet Cadillac of Lansing your leading dealer in Mid-Michigan.

We strive to create an environment that nurtures personal development, is individual and team-focused and builds into your unique talents.

Owner and team member passion and commitment to excellence have helped make Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing a leader in the automotive industry.

It's one of the reasons Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing stands out as a local leader. It's why people want to work and partner with us, and why guests return time and again for all of their automotive needs.

Above all else, it makes Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing, a family-owned company, one that can attribute its success to its products, clients, and most importantly, its team members.

SUMMARY

Repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications and time standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to manufacturer standards.

Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.

Prepares vehicles for body repair work.

Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.

Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.

Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.

Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.

Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.

Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.

Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.

Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.

MARGINAL DUTIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

I-CAR Certificate of Advanced Training

Advanced Vehicle Systems

Aluminum Repair, Replacement and Welding

Collision Repair 2000

Electronics for Collision Repair

State of Michigan collision repair license

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 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 is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and explosives. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.