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 experiences through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of vehicles.
Main Responsibilities:
- Ensure consistent execution of our standards.
- Plan and prepare detailed estimates for customers, utilizing various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers.
- Hammmer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
- Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
- Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
- weld and attach or fit parts into place and prepare vehicles for painting.
- Audit work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Required Skills:
- Ability to read job orders and work with minimal 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.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands of this job must be met to successfully perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
