Auto Body​/Collision Technician

Job Description

The Dave Gill Chevrolet Body Shop is seeking experienced metal/body technicians to maintain high‑quality standards in our busy shop located in Columbus, OH.

• Performs work outlined on repair order with efficiency, accuracy, and high quality and in accordance with dealership and insurance company standards
• Places warranty parts in original part box and returns to Parts department
• Immediately communicates with body shop estimators if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, and/or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised timeframe
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order with proper flag sheets, technician notes, etc.
• Participates in Paint Company, ICAR, ASE, or other training programs, certifications, schools, and events
• Performs daily cleaning of all paint shop areas prior to leaving for the day
• Maintains dealership‑owned tools and manuals in good working order and assumes accountability for those tools, returning all tools/manuals to their proper place after use
• Understands, stays abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right‑to‑Know, etc.
• Operates all tooling and equipment in a safe manner
• Immediately reports safety issues to management
• Helps fellow technicians in the learning process and acts as a mentor to new technicians by illustrating best practices and by embracing/promoting quality repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Two years of collision experience in a process‑oriented shop preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Impressive work ethic
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Strong communication, presentation, and writing skills
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to drive both automatic and standard‑transmission vehicles

• Signing bonus for experienced technicians
• Tool box relocation assistance
• Pre‑arranged vacation day honor
• Aggressive pay bumps for production
• Paid training
• Full family health insurance
• 401K with company contribution
• Life insurance
• Paid leave and holidays

Dave Gill Chevrolet is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug‑free environment. We recruit and hire qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.