Auto Body Technician

The Auto Body Technician is responsible forrepairingdamaged vehicle body partsin accordance with company specifications,processes and time standards. The Auto Body Technician is skilled in analyzing,assessing and fixing damaged vehicles. This roleis responsible for repairing,replacing and refinishing outer body parts. This position will also be skilled in fixing internal automotive structures.

Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to established standards. This position prepares vehicles for body repair work. Additionally, the Auto Body Technician will be challenged with restoring bodywork to its original condition. This may include removing damaged parts and installing replacement partsutilizingspecialized tools to repair the damage and realign structural components.

Communicates with managementregardinganyadditionalrepairs that may be needed on a customer’s vehicle. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised completion/delivery time.

Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Ensures thatthe workarea is organized, clean and free of safety hazards.

Maintains and wears all required safetyand health personal protective equipment, including eye protection.

Cooperates andassistsother personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles, often dependent upon schedule and area of expertise.

Understands, keeps abreastofandcomplies with federal,stateand local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal.

Mustpossessa High School Diploma or equivalent

Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena.

Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors,windscreen sand fenders.

Demonstration of safety precautionsrequiredin performing the work in this position.

Possessa strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Strength to perform average lifting upto 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds.

Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination asrequiredwhen climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching,crawling and balancing under precarious conditions.

Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity withdemonstratedphysical capacity to reach, handle, and feel in tight confined spaces with limited visibility.

Ability to work in high performance, fast-paced production environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department.

This position may berequiredto execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.