Body Shop Technician

Body Shop Technician

We are looking for a full-time Body Shop Technician to join our team. The purpose of this role is to repair the body of the truck.

Job Duties

• Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.
• Review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
• Chain or clamp frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
• Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
• File, grind, sand and smooth filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.

Job Requirements

• Must own necessary tools.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts of vehicle/trucks.
• Understand and comply with all laws and regulations regarding paint, paint thinners, and other hazardous materials pertaining to use, storage and disposal.
• Experience with repairing and painting fiberglass.
• Welding, frame & unibody straightening capability.
• Keen eye for details and quality results of the vehicle/trucks.
• Must be agile enough to work inside cabs and engine housings.
• Valid driver's license, CDL preferred.
• ASE certified in truck body repair a plus.
• Technical school graduate or applicable experience.