Body Technician

Description

WELCOME TO BETTER COLLISION CENTERS

A Family Committed to getting “Better Every day”! Better Collision Centers is one of the fastest growing collision repair companies in the United States, with Doubling company revenue each year for the past 4 years and with “hold onto your seat” growth expected to compound this year and every year forward, our team is passionate and committed to our goal of creating a “Better” Experience for our customers, our employees, and our partners!

We invite you to join our team. Better Collision offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have an ever-growing list of career opportunities for you to grow with us.

Better Collision welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Location: Better Collision

Job Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM)

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Key Responsibilities:

Job Description: The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence

The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of Better Collision at all times

Key Job Responsibilities Ensure consistent execution:

• Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers
• Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts
• Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed
• Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

About Us

Better Collision has been creating a “Better” experience for our communities and our team for many years, and with your help we can do this for many more years to come. We aim high, encourage, and help one another to achieve extraordinary goals. Life can be a roller coaster and that’s okay, but at Better Collision we take this journey together because we are “Better Together”

Requirements

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience Required High school diploma or equivalent required

Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer

Required Skills/Abilities Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision

Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop

Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies

Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade

Other Requirements Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times

Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions

Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job