Body Shop Technician Job Description
Body Shop Technician Duties & Responsibilities
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Body Shop Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Body Shop Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, I-CAR, RVIA, OEM, ICAR, DOT
Education for Body Shop Technician
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Employers hiring for the body shop technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Doctorate Degree in General Education, Associates, Automotive Technology, Military, Automotive, High School Education, Technical
Skills for Body Shop Technician
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Body Shop Technician Examples
Body Shop Technician Job Description
- Must be able to execute the needed repairs without direct supervision and guidance
- Must be able to provide and share their knowledge and skill abilities to lesser qualified employees at any given time
- Must be cost effective and show great concern of the cost of material and parts
- Must show the highest level of dependability, punctuality, and dedication as an employee of Celadon Trucking and the divisions of, such as Quality Sales and Leasing
- Complete body work or light frame work tasks such as dents, frame straightening
- Complete painting tasks with conventional (either gravity or siphon) fed spray guns as well air assist and airless spray equipment
- Read and apply appropriate paint formulas
- Operate forklift to move equipment and parts throughout yard and shop
- Fiberglass repair
- Prepping, priming, and masking for refinishing
- Certification from college or technical school in mechanical field and 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have previous paint and collision repair experience
- Automotive body shop experience is a plus
- Subject to a background check and drug screen
- Refinishing- two- stage, base clear, and spot repairs
- Aluminum siding repair/replacement
Body Shop Technician Job Description
- Remove and replace rubber roofing
- Detailing/ wet sanding and buffing
- Must have good fiberglass and body repair skills
- Provide limited vehicle preparation work by removing and installing parts for painting in accordance with auction and professional standards
- Inform the Body Shop Manager of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance immediately
- Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process
- Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status
- Participates in all required safety meetings
- Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, , unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant
- Perform mechanical and general appearance reconditioning of trucks/ tractors involved in collisions
- Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include other teammates and customers as required
- Ability to properly complete light to heavy repairs, including structural, cabin and trailers
- Must have his/her own tools
- Ensure work is conducted to the required quality standards
- Adhere to all risk assessment and Health & Safety regulations
- Ensure work is completed within cycle time
Body Shop Technician Job Description
- Proper handling of company tools
- Build relationships with drivers to able to provide the best possible service
- Perform DOT inspections to trailers making sure they are road worthy
- Efficiently and accurately perform quality repair on industrial trucks
- Communicate directly with staff
- Able to use tools
- Knowledge of paint gun/sanding machine
- Depending on technical expertise, complete repairs including preventative maintenance with minimal technical supervision on a wide variety of vehicle makes and models
- Complete warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and ensure proper documentation
- Training on body shop work
- Chief Velocity Measuring System experience is a plus
- Have own tools (a plus)
- Support quality, productivity and process improvement initiatives
- Store controlled substances/components into correct track side location
- Adhere to Company housekeeping processes
- Carry out Lean Production activities
Body Shop Technician Job Description
- Notify management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time
- Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
- Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials
- Diagnose check engine and air bag problems
- Experience with alignment and suspension work, air bag installation is a must
- Previous automotive technician or military equivalent experience required
- Prepare vehicles for body repair work
- Reports any repair or timeline changes to management
- Cooperate with and assist other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles
- Keep shop area clean and neat
- Candidate must have their own tools
- Manual dexterity, mechanical/quality aptitude
- Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary
- Able to train others on process and job role requirements
- ASE certification & I-Car certifications are a plus!
- Certification from college or technical school in trade field (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, ) is certainly helpful but, we also consider applicable work experience
Body Shop Technician Job Description
- Prepare vehicle or parts for refinishing according to the Technical Repair Process Manual
- Remove and safely store all moldings, emblems, and door handles prior to priming or refinishing
- Prime, edge or jam replacement parts for the body technicians, as assigned on the daily paint list
- Notify body technicians when parts are ready for repair
- Maintain production flow by moving vehicles through the paint department and paint booth for the paint technician
- Repair truck cab and van bodies with bondo and fiberglass
- Repair wiring and lighting
- Apply imaging decals
- Properly complete all work order documentation
- Inform the Body Shop manager of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance needs immediately
- High School Diploma and two years of related experience, such as an apprentice prior to performing alone
- Experience with alignment and suspension work, air bag installation
- I-Car Certified
- Must be able to diagnose electrical issues
- 2 years of paint or body experience preferred
- May lift up to 25-50lbs and/or move up to 50lbs with assistive devices