Collision Technician: Precision Auto Body Repair & Restoration

PAUL TRINKWALDER INC; City of Lockport (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Paul Trinkwalder Inc. in Lockport, NY is seeking a skilled Collision Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will work in a team that values quality craftsmanship and thorough documentation of repairs.

Responsibilities include structural repairs, panel replacement, welding, and surface prep for painting, with collaboration alongside estimators and painters to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Prior auto body or collision repair experience is required.
• I-CAR or ASE certification is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret damage reports and repair estimates.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs on a variety of vehicle makes and models.
• Assess and repair damaged body panels, frames, and components to manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct welding, cutting, and metal straightening as needed for collision repair.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting including sanding, masking, and priming.
• Align and replace doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers, and other body parts.
• Collaborate with estimators and painters to ensure efficient workflow and quality results.
• Document repair processes and maintain accurate records for each job.

Skills

Collision repair

Frame straightening

Panel replacement

Reading damage reports

Job description

Paul Trinkwalder Inc. in Lockport, NY is seeking a skilled Collision Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will work in a team that values quality craftsmanship and thorough documentation of repairs.

Responsibilities include structural repairs, panel replacement, welding, and surface prep for painting, with collaboration alongside estimators and painters to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality outcomes.