Collision Body Technician Platinum

About the role

As a Collision Body Technician, you’ll perform vehicle repairs as assigned in accordance with dealer and factory standards. Your attention to detail ensures repairs are completed on time and deliver top-notch work to delight our customers.

Responsibilities

• Performing work as outlined on repair orders with efficiency and accuracy.
• Communicating with Estimators and Parts Associates to obtain necessary parts.
• Assessing vehicle condition to determine if additional safety or repair work is needed.
• Performing all body repairs according to the estimate.
• Performing welding, soldering, body alignment, and frame/unibody repairs.
• Operating all equipment in the Collision Center in a safe and productive manner, following AutoNation’s Safety Standards for the use of personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection) while working on the production floor.
• Inspecting all work performed as a Quality Control (QC) measure as soon as jobs are completed.
• Mixing all chemicals according to manufacturer directions/specifications.
• Understanding and following federal, state, and local regulations that affect Collision Center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Gaining superior product knowledge to provide high-quality repairs.

Requirements

• ICAR certification (preferred) or interest in becoming certified.
• OEM certification (preferred) or interest in becoming certified.
• At least two years’ automotive experience.
• Valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Ability to operate an automobile.

Career Growth

Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Collision Body Technician role. Future opportunities may include:

• Collision Director
• Collision Production Manager
• Collision Estimator
• Collision Body Team Lead

Career opportunities are dependent on business and staffing needs, as well as the qualifications of internal and external candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access to discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Paid training and OEM certification support
• Opportunities to grow into Service, Sales, Management, Regional, and Executive roles
• Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment