Lead Auto Body Collision Technician – Precision OE Repairs

Puget Collision; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Collision is seeking an Auto Body Collision Repair Technician in Spanaway, WA to restore vehicles with light to heavy damage per manufacturer specs. You will assess exterior damage, select parts, and perform welding and refinishing as needed.

The role requires adherence to OE standards, DRP part choices, and ADAS calibrations, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and meeting delivery timelines. Mentoring an apprentice and maintaining a clean, organized workspace are expected.

Qualifications

• I-CAR Gold Class and ASE certifications a plus.
• Complete understanding of all facets of light to heavy automobile collision repair.
• Knowledgeable in safety guidelines for repair.
• Skilled welder with the ability to remove and refit welded panels as well as the bolt-on items required in a typical crash repair.
• Ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure repairs adhere to OE standards, DRP part choices, and ADAS requirements for calibrations and scanning, verifying a quality and safe repair.
• Complete disassembly of vehicles
• Refit new parts such as bumpers, fenders, grills, moldings, and other bolt-on and welded items.
• Complete all repairs in a manner in which the repaired areas are restored to the original manufacturer’s specifications, including door, hood and deck alignments, chassis, and frame measurements, and welded on unibody parts.
• Check all parts for accuracy before starting the repair and notify the Estimator of any incorrect parts or other discrepancies.
• Work efficiently to meet the target delivery date assigned to an RO.
• Assume responsibility for all parts assigned to your job(s)
• Protect the interior and exterior non-repair areas of all vehicles in repair from additional damage, including dust, dirt, scratches, primer, overspray.
• Read and understand every line item of each vehicle’s RO as pertaining to your responsibilities and visually inspect every vehicle to ensure that all the repairs are complete.
• Provide guidance, education, and assistance to the assigned apprentice in such a manner that furthers their developmental growth.

Skills

I-CAR Gold Class

ASE certifications

Tools

Welding equipment

Measuring devices

Hand tools

Job description

Puget Collision is seeking an Auto Body Collision Repair Technician in Spanaway, WA to restore vehicles with light to heavy damage per manufacturer specs. You will assess exterior damage, select parts, and perform welding and refinishing as needed.

The role requires adherence to OE standards, DRP part choices, and ADAS calibrations, with emphasis on safety, accuracy, and meeting delivery timelines. Mentoring an apprentice and maintaining a clean, organized workspace are expected.