Precision Auto Body Technician

Briggs Automotive Group; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs Automotive Group is seeking an Automotive Body Shop Technician to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to their pre-accident condition. You will work with tools for dent repair, frame straightening, panel replacement, and refinishing, while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.

You should have a solid understanding of repair techniques, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently with a team in a fast-paced body shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive repair training preferred.
• Knowledge of frame straightening, welding, and panel replacement.
• Ability to read repair manuals and follow specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and determine repair methods.
• Perform structural and non-structural repairs including frame straightening and panel replacement.
• Prepare surfaces by sanding, priming, and masking for painting; apply fillers.
• Conduct quality inspections and final adjustments; test drive if applicable.
• Maintain tools and orderliness; comply with safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive technician certification (preferred)

Tools

Welding machines

Frame straighteners

Spray guns

Body shop equipment

Job description

Briggs Automotive Group is seeking an Automotive Body Shop Technician to repair damaged vehicles and restore them to their pre-accident condition. You will work with tools for dent repair, frame straightening, panel replacement, and refinishing, while maintaining high quality and meeting deadlines.

You should have a solid understanding of repair techniques, careful attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently with a team in a fast-paced body shop environment.