DEPARTMENT: Body
TITLE: Journeyman Auto Body Technician
REPORTS TO: Production Manager or General Manager
SALARY STATUS: Flat Rate
WORK HOURS: 8:00AM-5:00PM
JOB SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for all phases of auto body repair from light to heavy. The
Body Technician must foster a positive team spirit within the department and with other
departments. This person must be meticulous in his or her work and always strive to
improve productivity and quality of work.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accountable for auto body repair.
o Perform all straightening and repairs according to factory specifications
and repair order including door, hood, deck alignments, chassis and frame
measurements, welded on unibody parts and related tasks.
o Remove and replace sheet metal, glass and cosmetic parts.
o Straighten/repair damaged panels and parts.
o Makes unibody and frame pulls to within specifications.
o Apply filler and sand to match original contours.
o After paint, responsible for reassembly, headlight adjustment and other
final alignments.
o Work closely with appraiser regarding supplement processing.
o Must be able to maintain and or exceed set cycle time goals set forth from
management staff.
- Accountable for parts and environment management.
o Responsible for checking parts for correctness prior to beginning repair
and reporting any discrepancies to management.
o Upon completion of each job, return all unused or repairable parts to
production manager, request next assignment.
o Maintain a safe and clean environment in which to work that reflects the
excellent working conditions of the Company.
o Must provide own tools in good working order to complete necessary
tasks.
- Accountable for quality control.
o Report any discrepancies, missed damage, hazardous conditions, damaged
tools or equipment or other problems to management.
o Report any additional damage to management.
o Adopt work habits that are in accordance with the Company Employee
Policy Manual.
o Strive to become more skilled and efficient, attending training as required.
- Other duties as assigned per General Manager
EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Experience or equivalent training in automotive collision repair.
- Specialized training.
o I-CAR
o ASE Certification a plus.
- Skills & Abilities Requirements:
o Work independently without close supervision.
o Flexible / adaptable to constant change.
COMPENSATION
- Flat rate per flagged hour determined by experience level and market demands.
OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
o General Physical Skills (Carrying, Lifting – 80 lbs., Squatting, Kneeling,
Pushing, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Reaching, Pulling extensively)
o Repetitive motion
o Driving, must have a valid DL
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
