Disassembly & Reassembly Technician

VIVE Collision; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVE Collision is seeking a Disassembly Technician to disassemble vehicles, inspect for hidden damage, and document all findings to support precise repair planning. You will work with the Production Manager to communicate extra damage and parts needs, assist with reassembly, and perform light repairs as required.

The role requires 18+years, 1 year of body repair experience, a valid driver's license and clean MVR, plus high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Disassemble vehicles 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 safety procedures.
• Occasionally move or operate vehicles within the shop as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certification

Tools

I-CAR training

OEM training

Job description

VIVE Collision is Growing and We Want to Invest in You!

We are disrupting collision repair through People, Process and Passion.

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

• 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.