Body Technician (Flat Rate)

About the role

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or an agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Skills

• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use the tools required for the trade.

Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.