ABRA Body Shop Technician

About the role

ABRA Body Shop, located at Asheville Ford, is a certified repair facility for Ford, Subaru, and Tesla vehicles. The shop is part of a larger location that includes a Quicklane, service, and sales departments. It is locally owned and operated, with active partnerships with local charities and community organizations. The position is for a full‑time Body Shop Technician.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve parts required for repair; review repair orders, work order, and Body Shop Managers estimate notes; follow warranty guidelines; notify supervisor of any repair add‑ons
• Adjust, replace, and repair all series of vehicles (e.g., sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/panel repairs, fabrication and structural welding, installation and alignment of body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, etc.)
• Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure quality repair
• Maintain current knowledge of job and technical skills including truck manufacturer’s repair process
• Perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards
• Teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs
• Advise body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time
• Lead work of any apprentice technicians and maintain ASE certifications

Qualifications

• Welding, suspension, framework experience a plus OR willing to learn/train
• ASE Certifications; Damage Analysis and Estimating, Mechanical and Electrical Components, Non‑Structural Analysis and Damage Repair and State Vehicle Inspector (preferred)
• Certifications listed above or equivalent experience and eagerness to improve
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance Option Available
• HSA company match contribution
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Available
• 401k with company match options available
• PTO days available on start date
• Paid Vacations and Holiday Pay
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• Discounts on products and services
• Family owned and operated
• Long term job security

Pay

• $25/hour flat rate
• $25,000 employment bonus
• $100,000+ annual earnings potential

Schedule

4‑day work week