Lead Auto Body Technician & Shop Foreman

Master's Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and 12 paid holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Immediate vesting

FSA and HSA options

Employee discounts

Wellness-focused benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Master’s Transportation is seeking an Auto Body Technician IV – Shop Foreman to lead the day-to-day workflow in our Kansas City body shop while staying hands-on with repairs. This working foreman coordinates daily work, assists with advanced repairs, oversees quality, and trains junior technicians to ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and on time.

The role requires strong collision repair experience, problem-solving, and a commitment to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 7+ years auto body experience.
• Advanced repair skills in damage analysis, structural repairs, welding, and refinishing.
• Ability to coordinate workflow and enforce quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workflow, assign work, balance capacity, monitor progress.
• Perform advanced damage analysis and nonstructural/structural repairs.
• Oversee paint booth operation, refinishing, and final inspections.
• Coach technicians and ensure timely, safe repairs.
• Ensure proper documentation, parts, tooling, and scheduling requirements.

Skills

Advanced auto body repair

Structural repair

Welding

Refinishing

Fabrication

Paint booth operation

Team leadership

Quality checks

Education

High school diploma or GED

I-CAR / ASE certifications (preferred)

Job description

Master’s Transportation is seeking an Auto Body Technician IV – Shop Foreman to lead the day-to-day workflow in our Kansas City body shop while staying hands-on with repairs. This working foreman coordinates daily work, assists with advanced repairs, oversees quality, and trains junior technicians to ensure repairs are completed safely, correctly, and on time.

The role requires strong collision repair experience, problem-solving, and a commitment to high quality standards.