Body Technician (Flat Rate)

Glass America; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boyd Group seeks an Auto Body Technician in Chattanooga, TN. You will meticulously assess and repair vehicles to restore pre-accident condition, disassemble and reassemble parts, and ensure quality workmanship.

You’ll work with various tools and collaborate with teammates to meet KPIs and uphold brand standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or completed trade program.
• Technical training or apprenticeship preferred for hands-on repair work.
• Ability to read repair orders and perform tasks with supervision as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute vehicle repairs to restore pre-accident condition.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to conform to standards.
• Prepare and apply paint or equivalent finish to match factory specs.
• Realign chassis/frames and replace damaged sections with parts.
• Inspect repaired vehicles to ensure workmanship and safety.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair

Use trade tools

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program

3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

TN Chattanooga - 156026

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description: The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and Prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required

High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

At The Boyd Group, we put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.