Body Technician

Body Technician at Classic Collision summary:

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for assessing and repairing vehicle damage, including cosmetic fixes, metal frame restoration, and parts replacement to meet industry standards. The role requires operating specialized tools, ensuring safety and quality compliance, and collaborating within a fast-paced team environment while delivering strong customer service. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience, a valid driver's license, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Auto Body Technician

Classic Collision was established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia with one single goal:
To offer quality service to its customers with integrity and honesty. Be a part of a rapidly growing company whose mission is to put safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle we repair and customer we serve.

Classic Collision offers competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Why Choose Classic Collision?

• Paid Weekly

• Continuous Training

• Supportive Team Culture

• Company match 401K

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Time Off – 6 Paid Holiday

• Rewarding Work

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Advisors in assessing damage to vehicles prior to repair. 
• Make Cosmetic repairs. 
• Use special equipment to restore damaged metal frames and body sections back to original specifications.  
• Ability to develop appropriate and efficient methods for each job.  
• Ensure all needed repairs are identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time. 
• Plan work procedure: follow work order for all operations listed. 
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window and seat operating equipment and trim to gain access to damaged area of vehicle if needed.  Store parts on carts or cover to eliminate potential damage. 
• Mend damaged body and fenders by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts; ensure all gaps and fits are to industry standards. 
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools (e.g. welder, soldering equipment, cutting torch, blocks, hammers, wrenches, sander, spray guns, etc.) 
• Fill depressions with body filler. 
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills; and bolts or welds replacement parts in position and reassemble after parts are painted; ensure all gaps and fills are to industry standards. 
• File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces with 120-grit paper before turning vehicle over to the Paint Dept. 
• Aim headlamps and repair or replace defective parts. 
• Inspect and test drive repaired vehicles to check for compliance with safety and quality standards. 
• Comply with all Classic Collision safety rules, guidelines and standards 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure an efficient and effective repair. 
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary 

Skills & Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.  
• 3 or more years body technician experience required.  
• Effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.  
• Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment. 
• Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment.  
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.  
• Customer Focused  
• Organizational skills 
• High Energy Level  
• Persistence  
• Product Knowledge 
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with others. 
• Personable, friendly demeanor with “World Class” customer service approach to internal and external customers. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand 
• Frequently required to walk 
• Occasionally required to sit 
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers  
• Frequently required climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl 
• Continually required to talk or hear  
• Continually required to lift/push weights up to 50 pounds 

Behaviors & Competencies: 

• Integrity-Respect and accountability at every level and every interaction 
• Customer Service-Provide the highest level of customer service while building customer satisfaction and retention 
• Innovation-Develops and displays innovative approaches and ideas to our business 
• Teamwork-Contributes to building a positive team spirit and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed 

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