Automotive Body Technician Jobs
An Automotive Body Technician plays an integral role in the automotive industry by repairing damaged vehicle bodies and body parts, from minor dent removal and repair to full body restorations. They also reconstruct vehicle frames and align vehicles, restore corrosion protection and refinish vehicle bodies and body parts. They utilize their expertise with various tools, materials, and equipment, along with their keen eye for detail, to restore vehicles to their optimal condition. Skillful use of diagnostic tools and understanding the intricacies of vehicle structures are essential in this role, as well as a deep knowledge of various materials' repair processes.
Prior to becoming an Automotive Body Technician, one could hold roles such as an Auto Body Repair Apprentice, Automotive Paint Technician, or Automotive Body Shop Helper. These positions provide foundational skills and knowledge about vehicle structures and repair processes, as well as hands-on experience in a body shop environment. In terms of qualifications, a High School Diploma or GED is generally required, with many employers preferring candidates who have completed postsecondary training in automotive body repair. It is also crucial to have certifications from recognized bodies such as the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) or I-CAR (Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair). These certifications showcase the technician's commitment to continuous learning and adherence to industry standards.
Job Brief We are seeking a skilled Collision Repair Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicles damaged due to automobile accidents....
Classic car / hot rod builders,Must have experience with LS and Coyote swaps, assembly , and more
- Desert Classic Cars
- Tempe, AZ
- 7 days ago
- Desert Classic Cars
- Tempe, AZ
- 7 days ago
We are a classic auto custom car building restoration shop! We are seeking a new Classic car / hot rod builders, fab, motor swaps with LS and Coyote 5.0, assembly, repair, restoration, to join our...
Second Shift Powder Coat Technician
- Lucifer Lighting
- San Antonio, TX
- 10 days ago
- Lucifer Lighting
- San Antonio, TX
- 10 days ago
Lucifer Lighting Company is a privately held San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of precision-engineered architectural lighting fixtures. You’ll find our products everywhere from SF MOMA...
Auto Body Collision Technician
- Elite autobody
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 13 days ago
- Elite autobody
- Chapel Hill, NC
- 13 days ago
Elite Auto Body Inc., a well-known and highly regarded collision repair shop in the industry, is actively looking to add a skilled and experienced A tech auto body technician to our dedicated team...
Automotive Body Technician - Shamaley Ford Collision Center
- El Paso, TX
- 30+ days ago
- El Paso, TX
- 30+ days ago
Shamaley Collision Center is part of fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail and we are looking to add a qualified COLLISION BODY TECHNICIANS to our team. In addition to...
Service Center Prattville JOB SUMMARY Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Body Technician who will safely repair vehicles in accordance with Caliber and OEM standards using...
Auto Body Technician - Flat Rate 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Arlington, TX Champions Do More As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest...
Paint & Body Technician 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Bartow, FL 33830 Position Title: Paint & Body Technician FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Grade, if non-union: Pay Grade, if union: AFSCME...
Champions Do More** As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair...
Auto Body Technician Helper (C) 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Memphis, TN Champions Do More As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest...
Automotive Repair Technician - great pay, benefits and hours
- Hanover, MA
- 4 hours ago
- Hanover, MA
- 4 hours ago
From tune-ups, brakes, transmission service, engine replacements, and flashing and updating PCMs with new software. You name it, we do it!...
What You Need: Auto Painting Experience: 1-2 years preferred. Vision Abilities: Close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment....
Are you a skilled technician with a passion for all things automotive? If so, get ready to buckle up and accelerate your career with AAA Club Alliance! As an Automotive Repair Technician for AAA,...
Service Center Oceanside JOB SUMMARY Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Body Technician who will safely repair vehicles in accordance with Caliber and OEM standards using...
The primary duties of the Car Care Repair Technician B are to: Perform the following repairs: engine repair, automatic transmission/ transaxle diagnosis and repair, manual transmission/transaxle...
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Automotive Body Technicians offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Automotive Body Technician position
- Automotive Maintenance
- Suspensions
- vAuto
- Auto Painting
- Wet Sanding
- Automotive Repair
- Audatex
- Fleet Maintenance
- Sanding
- Buffing
- Wheel Alignment
- Welding Fabrication
- MIG Welding
- Hydraulics
- Strength & Conditioning
- General Repair
- Fabricating
- Hand Tools
- Inspections
- Quality Control Inspection
- Welding
- Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Painting
- Diagnostic
- Drug Testing
- Installation
- Estimating
- Specifications
- Reimbursement
- Electrical
- Customer Satisfaction
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Driving
- Friendliness
- Inventory Management
- Regulations
- Sales
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Customer Service
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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