Body Shop Technician

Reports to

Body Shop Manager

The Body Shop Technician is responsible for all work assigned to him by the Body Shop Manager and for the economical use of materials and supplies.

High school diploma or the equivalent.

• Driver's License
• Other Licenses

Minimum of 4 years experience as a body shop technician

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.
• Adequate knowledge of products and repair procedures
• Positive attitude, quality minded
• Ability to operate standard body shop equipment including frame machine
• Ability to read and write

move throughout the company facility for most of the shift.

spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.

on a regular basis

on a regular basis

for prolonged periods

on a regular basis

on a regular basis

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over 50 lbs

on a regular basis

on a regular basis

stairs

ladders

on a regular basis

on a regular basis

on a regular basis

Devote himself/herself to insuring satisfaction to customers.

Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.

Attend company meetings as required.

Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects.

Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.

Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.

Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.

Follow lawful directions from supervisors.

Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

Participate in performance management.

Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.

Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Accept assigned work from Body Shop Manager or Assistant Manager.

Operate all equipment in the Body Shop properly and safely.

Maintain a clean, orderly and safe work area at all times.

Perform welding, plastic, metal and aluminum repair.

Perform frame repairs utilizing electronic measuring system.

All straightening and repairs should be done according to factory specifications, including door, hood, and deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, welded on unibody parts, etc.

Notify proper personnel of additional or missed damage or any supplements.

Inspect all work after completion to make sure it is done properly and meets specifications.

Be accountable for all parts assigned to your jobs.

Wear assigned uniforms while on duty.

Pursue advanced training if necessary to meet quality repair standards.

Attain GM, ASE and I-CAR Certifications.

Obey safety, hazardous waste and right-to-know regulations.

Working conditions:

The body shop technician will perform physically demanding work throughout his or her shift. He or she will stand 6 to 8 hours per day, may lift parts weighing 10 to 50 pounds, and will use hoist and test equipment as needed. He or she may be exposed to dust, exhaust fumes, chemical vapors, and a variety of hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Road-testing of vehicles also may be required.

NOTE:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).