Disassembly & Reassembly Technician

VIVE Collision; Millville (NJ); Hybrid; USD 52,349,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVE Collision in Millville, New Jersey, is seeking a Disassembly Technician to disassemble vehicles after estimates, inspect for hidden damage, and document all findings. You will assist with reassembly and perform light repairs while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The role requires reading repair orders, strong organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with the Production Manager/Estimator in a fast-paced collision repair shop.

Qualifications

• Disassembly experience and ability to follow blueprinting and disassembly procedures.
• Ability to read repair orders, estimates, and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced shop.
• Effective communication and teamwork with Production Manager/Estimator.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble vehicles after initial estimate and inspect for structural and hidden damage.
• Document all damage, required parts, blend panels, moldings, clips, and one-time-use fasteners.
• Communicate supplemental damage and parts needed to the Production Manager/Estimator.
• Assist with vehicle reassembly as needed.
• Perform light non-structural repairs including sanding, finishing, and minor bumper repairs.
• Reinstall moldings, trims, and finishing components.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Occasionally move or operate vehicles within the shop to support collision repair operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Body repair experience

Reading repair orders

Communication skills

Organization & multitasking

Safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certification

I-CAR and OEM training

Job description

The Disassembly Technician is responsible for disassembling, inspecting, documenting, and assessing vehicles for hidden damage to support accurate repair planning and efficient production.

Job Requirements

• Follow the company blueprinting process and disassembly procedures (DFR) for all vehicle inspections.
• Disassemble vehicles after the initial estimate and inspect for structural and hidden damage.
• Complete full vehicle disassembly to support a 100% repair plan.
• Document all additional damage, required parts, blend panels, moldings, clips, and one-time-use fasteners.
• Communicate supplemental damage and parts needed to the Production Manager/Estimator.
• Assist with vehicle reassembly as needed.
• Perform light non-structural repairs including sanding, finishing, and minor bumper repairs.
• Reinstall moldings, trims, and finishing components.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Occasionally move or operate customer or company vehicles within the shop or on company premises (e.g., pulling vehicles in/out of stalls, repositioning for repair stages) as needed to support collision repair operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year body repair experience.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) are required.
• High school diploma or GED required; Auto Body Vo-Tech certification preferred.
• I-CAR and OEM training preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read repair orders, estimates, and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel, and pull
• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
• Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment