Lead Auto Body Technician & Repair Expert

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; Blue Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is hiring a collision repair technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan the repair, and communicate progress with the team. You will perform quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind and decide between repair or replacement.

Qualifications include frame machine experience, body repair certification, knowledge of manufacturer procedures, I-CAR welding certification, data interpretation, supervision ability, and the ability to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine.
• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certified.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass thorough background check

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
• Participates in all required safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Skills

Frame machine use

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair knowledge

I-CAR welding

Measuring data analysis

Supervisory skills

Background check clearance

Job description

Crash Champions is hiring a collision repair technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan the repair, and communicate progress with the team. You will perform quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind and decide between repair or replacement.

Qualifications include frame machine experience, body repair certification, knowledge of manufacturer procedures, I-CAR welding certification, data interpretation, supervision ability, and the ability to pass a background check.