Collision Technician

Collision Repair Technician

The primary responsibility of the Collision Repair Technician is to repair damaged vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications. The Body Shop Technician should achieve this goal by maintaining a quality and performance-oriented environment while ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Role and Responsibilities

• Thoroughly inspect damaged vehicles to assess the extent of the damage and develop a repair plan.
• Repair damaged body parts by using specialized tools and techniques such as welding, dent removal, and panel replacement. Replace parts that are beyond repair.
• Ensure the vehicles frame or structure is properly aligned using computer measuring or mechanical measuring systems and hydraulic equipment.
• Prepare the surfaces of repaired or replaced parts for painting by sanding, filling, and priming.
• Conduct thorough inspections to ensure that repairs meet industry standards and customers' expectations. Make any necessary adjustments or corrections.
• Maintain accurate records of repairs, including parts used, labor hours, and any additional services provided. Complete all required documentation and reports.
• Perform regular maintenance on tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety.
• Efficiently manage time to complete repairs with anticipated production level of 80 percent or higher as established by industry standard estimating systems while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure repairs are performed accurately, following repair plans and industry guidelines to maintain high quality standards.
• Coordinate with other team members such as estimators, parts personnel, and painters, to streamline the repair process and avoid delays.
• Interact with customers in a professional and courteous manner, addressing any concerns and keeping them informed about the progress of their repairs.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
• Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Maintains a professional appearance, and work environment. Attends pertinent and mandatory companywide trainings.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:

• Moving about the dealership to complete vehicle repairs
• Using hand and/or power tools and equipment consistent with industry standards
• Using computer to look up information
• Standing for 6 to 8 hours in a shift
• Bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, and climbing
• Utilizing physical and manual dexterity
• Lifting up to 70 lbs.

Work environment:

• Noise
• Vibration
• Paint
• Dust
• Exhaust fumes
• Other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required. One-year experience in a high paced body shop preferred.

AAP/EEO Statement

Toyota of Scranton provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Other Duties

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.