What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Technician position at The Boyd Group?
Auto Body Technician
The primary responsibility of an Auto Body Technician is to provide exceptional customer service by thoroughly assessing and repairing vehicles to restore them to their pre-accident condition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement the WOW plan consistently.
- Plan necessary repairs, prepare cost estimates for customers, and utilize tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to fix vehicle sections.
- Hammmer out dents, dimples, and minor body damage if feasible; apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not possible.
- Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts; repair or replace glass and windshields as needed.
- Repair or replace interior parts as required.
- Weld and attach or fit parts into place; repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or equivalent agreed upon.
- Complete work orders within labor time guidelines; inspect vehicles after repair to ensure correct execution.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collaborate with other repairers in an auto body shop.
- In-depth understanding of methods and procedures for repairing vehicle bodies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of tool usage 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 various weather conditions.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
This job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time with or without notice.
