Collision Auto Body Technician

Master Collision Repair, Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

6 paid holidays

Insurance from day 1

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Uniform stipend

Voluntary daily pay option

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician who delivers exceptional customer experiences through meticulous repair work to restore vehicles to pre‑accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, align chassis, replace parts, and repaint to factory specifications, while meeting KPIs and upholding brand standards.

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical school or apprenticeship preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training preferred.
• Experience with auto body repair methods and tools.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute WOW plan consistently.
• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Repair vehicle sections using designated tools.
• Dent repair, filler application, and chassis realignment as needed.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass, interior parts, and paint as required.
• Weld and fit parts; ensure correct assembly.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Understanding repair methods

Tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tech school or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

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.
• Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place.
• Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a 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.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full‑time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• 6 paid holidays annually.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Employer Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Continuing Education Opportunities.
• Free prescription or non‑prescription safety glasses annually.
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
• Voluntary daily pay option available.

Compensation Details

$20 - $29 per hour (Flat Rate). Compensation is performance‑based and tied to turned hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Supplemental pay may include bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

EEO Statement

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our “Greater Team” exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

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.