Auto Body Disassembly & Reassembly Technician

Auto Body Assembly Technician

Have some auto body experience and ready to take the next step in your collision repair career?

VIVE Collision is looking for an Auto Body Assembly Technician to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on collision repair experience who wants to build their skills, earn industry certifications, and grow into a higher-level technician role.

You'll work alongside experienced collision professionals in a busy, well-equipped shop while gaining exposure to the complete repair process.

What's in it for you?

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family (including domestic partners)
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
• 401K plan with an employer match
• Employee Assistance Program includes confidential assistance in the following areas: counseling from relationships to stress and substance abuse
• Work/Life benefits, including personal, financial, and legal issues
• Self-Help benefits
• Peak performance coaching
• Lifestyle saving benefits for wellness, shopping, travel
• Personal development and training
• Health savings account to assist with medical bills
• Paid time off to promote work-life balance
• 8 paid holidays, including Black Friday, and get your Birthday as a floating holiday!
• Growth opportunities within our company
• Paid training including industry certifications, I-Car & OEM

Technician Specific Benefits

• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
• Uniforms provided
• Work environment OSHA certified to current quality standards
• Market competitive wages and pay structures

Position Summary

The Disassembly Technician is responsible for disassembling, inspecting, documenting, and assessing vehicles for hidden damage to support accurate repair planning and efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the company blueprinting process and disassembly procedures (DFR) for all vehicle inspections.
• Disassemble vehicles after the initial estimate and inspect for structural and hidden damage.
• Complete full vehicle disassembly to support a 100% repair plan.
• Document all additional damage, required parts, blend panels, moldings, clips, and one-time-use fasteners.
• Communicate supplemental damage and parts needed to the Production Manager/Estimator.
• Assist with vehicle reassembly as needed.
• Perform light non-structural repairs including sanding, finishing, and minor bumper repairs.
• Reinstall moldings, trims, and finishing components.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow all safety procedures.
• Occasionally move or operate customer or company vehicles within the shop or on company premises (e.g., pulling vehicles in/out of stalls, repositioning for repair stages) as needed to support collision repair operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum 1 year body repair experience.
• A valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) are required.
• High school diploma or GED required; Auto Body Vo-Tech certification preferred.
• I-CAR and OEM training preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to read repair orders, estimates, and work instructions.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

The specific pay rate/salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by several factors including experience, education, specialized certifications from OEMs, and where the job is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.