Frame Repair Technician

Fyda Freightliner Pitts Inc; West Jefferson (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay based on experience

Salary + Commission

Sign on bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid uniforms

401K program

Training programs

Job summary

Fyda Freightliner Pitts Inc. in Columbus/West Jefferson, OH seeks an experienced frame repair technician to join our team. You will position vehicles on frame racks, use blueprints to locate misaligned sections, and apply hydraulic presses to restore original frame geometry with attention to safety and quality.

You will inspect, document parts used, perform repairs including welding, and maintain a clean, safe work environment while coordinating with the foreman on status and priorities.

Qualifications

• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Frame rack experience and basic heavy/medium duty truck knowledge preferred.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening (DOT guidelines).

Responsibilities

• Position and secure the damaged vehicle onto the frame rack using clamps and chains.
• Measure and pinpoint misaligned sections of the frame or unibody using blueprints.
• Use hydraulic presses and frame racks to realign the frame to its original shape and specifications.
• Remove or replace damaged body panels and structural parts, welding as needed.
• Work with mild steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum and apply joining techniques.
• Perform thorough post-repair inspections to ensure safety and quality standards, including road tests.
• Document repairs performed and parts used for each vehicle.
• Complete service and repair assignments safely and efficiently and communicate status to shop foreman.

Skills

Team oriented

Customer service

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Shop equipment knowledge

Tools

Frame rack operation

Welding basics

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Columbus, Oh - West Jefferson, OH, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner, Western Star, Isuzu and Ottawa trucks, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop collision center.

Technician Responsibilities

• Positioning and securing the damaged vehicle onto the frame rack using specialized clamps and chains.
• Using specialized equipment and blueprints to measure and pinpoint misaligned sections of the frame or unibody structure.
• Employing hydraulic presses and frame racks to apply controlled forces and manipulate the frame back into its original shape and specifications.
• Removing or replacing damaged body panels and structural parts, utilizing techniques like welding for repairs.
• Working with various materials used in modern vehicle construction, including mild steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum, and applying appropriate joining technologies.
• Performing thorough post-repair inspections to ensure the frame meets all safety and quality standards, including potential road tests.
• Documenting repairs performed and parts used for each vehicle.
• Completes service and repair assignments efficiently, safely, and correctly to pass quality inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while complying with company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate directly with shop foreman regarding the status of the repair work.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.

Qualifications

• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Past experience working with a frame rack to straighten framesBasic Heavy and Medium Duty Truck knowledge is ideal but not necessaryMaintains sufficient personally owned tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)

Fyda Benefits

• Excellent pay based on experience
• Salary + Commission
• Superior bonus program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid uniforms
• Paid hospitalization & prescription program
• Excellent 401K programs
• Dental insurance available
• Flex spending available
• On-going Freightliner, Detroit and Cummins training
• Freightliner and Detroit Diesel factory trained in-house instructor
• Great working atmosphere
• Drug free workplace
• Sign on bonus