Automotive Body Technician

Job Purpose: Repairs automotive bodies by planning repairs; repairing, replacing, maintaining tools and equipment; maintaining records. Duties: * Plans repairs by evaluating damage with appraiser, coordinating repairs with other required services; verifying and gathering parts, supplies, equipment, and tools. * Repairs automotive bodies by removing, fabricating, attaching, and aligning parts; repairing dents; filling and sealing depressions; hammering, shaping, shrinking, expanding, filing, grinding, sanding, smoothing, and featheredging surfaces; applying repair techniques and tools, including, wrenches, cutting torch, dent puller, hand, pneumatic, and power tools, grinder, sander, welder, straightener, power, foot, and hand shear, brake, drill press, drills, etc. * Refinishes body parts by mixing paints; matching colors; spray painting primer. * Maintains quality service by following repair standards; conducting test drive and final inspection; correcting deficiencies. * Documents actions by completing records. * Maintains tools and equipment by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs. * Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' specifications. * Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Skills/Qualifications: Conceptual Skills, Verbal Communication, Welding and Fabrication, Power Tools, AutoCAD, Basic Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Functional and Technical Skills, Automotive Manufacturing, Attention to Detail, Safety Management