Estimator

Autobody USA; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Autobody USA in Michigan is seeking an Estimator to determine repair costs and timelines for vehicle damages. The role also negotiates insurance payments and clearly communicates costs to customers.

You will inspect damage, estimate labor and parts, prepare insurance forms, and draft repair work orders in CollisionRight. The position requires a strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and excellent customer service in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in collision repair.
• Extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove/replace damaged components.
• Demonstration of safety precautions in performing the work.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and occasionally over 70 lbs.
• Demonstrated agility, balance and coordination for physical work.
• Dexterity and capacity to reach, handle and feel components.
• Strong negotiation skills and commitment to customer service.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, production-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Examines all damaged parts requiring repair, replacement or repainting.
• Assesses vehicle damage through inspections.
• Estimates labor and parts costs for repairs.
• Prepares insurance forms showing repair cost estimates.
• Communicates costs and vehicle damage to customers professionally.
• Drafts work orders and enters them into CollisionRight’s system.
• Keeps records of all repairs in the company file.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Follow instructions

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Dexterity

Communication skills

Tools

CollisionRight

Job description

The Estimator is primarily responsible for determining the approximate cost associated with the vehicle’s damages and determining the timeline by which the repairs can be made. The Estimator is also in charge of negotiating insurance payment and communicating costs to customer.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Examines all parts of vehicle that appear to be damaged that require repair, replacement, or repainting
• Assess vehicle damage through inspections
• Estimates the cost of labor and car part to repair damage on the vehicle
• Prepare insurance forms to show repair cost estimate
• Communicates to customer in a professional manner the damage of vehicle and answers any questions that the customer may have about vehicle, costs, and insurance
• Draft work order with required repair and enter it into CollisionRight’s system
• Keep a record of all repairs in company file

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena
• Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Strong negotiation skills along with a commitment to servicing the customer
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.