Body Shop Technician Job Description
Body shop technician
provides supervision necessary to perform, administer or direct rework/repair methods and processes in compliance with engineering standards.
Body Shop Technician Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective body shop technician job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included body shop technician job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Performs automotive body and related repairs
Removes, installs, adjusts, and aligns body components
Documents all repair and maintenance actions on Work Orders
Ensures vehicle security and safety while in shop
Provides written estimates of repair when requested
Participate in developing a proper repair plan for each truck, rv or school bus
Must possess the highest of skill level as a Journeyman Body Repair Tech
Must be able to rebuild and straighten cab structure
Must be able to replace damaged sheet metal panels using OEM style fasteners and welding techniques
Must possess the highest level in welding abilities, aluminum and steel
Body Shop Technician Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Body Shop Technician
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, I-CAR, RVIA, OEM, ICAR, DOT
Education for Body Shop Technician
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the body shop technician job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Doctorate Degree in General Education, Associates, Automotive Technology, Military, Automotive, High School Education, Technical
Skills for Body Shop Technician
Desired skills for body shop technician include:
Tools of trade
Manufacturers’ repair processes & adherence to Asbury Automotive collision’s technical repair processes
Manufacturer’s and technical repair process
Body shop equipment and tools
Water-based paint
Manufacturers’ repair processes & adherence to David McDavid Automotive Collision’s technical repair processes
Manufacturers’ repair processes & adherence to Coggin's Automotive Collision’s technical repair processes
Hazardous and non-hazardous material disposal
CSA regulations
Compliance with OSHA
Desired experience for body shop technician includes:
Ability to properly complete light to heavy repairs, including structural work
I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus
Must be able to align all components to a fit of tolerance of OEM specification
Must be able to straighten and repair all body panels, using the highest quality levels of repair standards of metal finishing (aluminum and steel)
Must possess the highest of skill to preform fiberglass and fiberglass composite component repairs
Must have the highest of mechanical aptitude and skill level, familiar and efficient in the areas of cab rebuild
Body Shop Technician Examples
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Body Shop Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a body shop technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for body shop technician
- Must be able to execute the needed repairs without direct supervision and guidance
- Must be able to provide and share their knowledge and skill abilities to lesser qualified employees at any given time
- Must be cost effective and show great concern of the cost of material and parts
- Must show the highest level of dependability, punctuality, and dedication as an employee of Celadon Trucking and the divisions of, such as Quality Sales and Leasing
- Complete body work or light frame work tasks such as dents, frame straightening
- Complete painting tasks with conventional (either gravity or siphon) fed spray guns as well air assist and airless spray equipment
- Read and apply appropriate paint formulas
- Operate forklift to move equipment and parts throughout yard and shop
- Fiberglass repair
- Prepping, priming, and masking for refinishing
Qualifications for body shop technician
- Certification from college or technical school in mechanical field and 3 to 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Must have previous paint and collision repair experience
- Automotive body shop experience is a plus
- Subject to a background check and drug screen
- Refinishing- two- stage, base clear, and spot repairs
- Aluminum siding repair/replacement
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Body Shop Technician Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of body shop technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for body shop technician
- Remove and replace rubber roofing
- Detailing/ wet sanding and buffing
- Must have good fiberglass and body repair skills
- Provide limited vehicle preparation work by removing and installing parts for painting in accordance with auction and professional standards
- Inform the Body Shop Manager of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance immediately
- Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process
- Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status
- Participates in all required safety meetings
- Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, , unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant
- Perform mechanical and general appearance reconditioning of trucks/ tractors involved in collisions
Qualifications for body shop technician
- Ability to explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals which may include other teammates and customers as required
- Ability to properly complete light to heavy repairs, including structural, cabin and trailers
- Must have his/her own tools
- Ensure work is conducted to the required quality standards
- Adhere to all risk assessment and Health & Safety regulations
- Ensure work is completed within cycle time
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Body Shop Technician Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a body shop technician. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for body shop technician
- Proper handling of company tools
- Build relationships with drivers to able to provide the best possible service
- Perform DOT inspections to trailers making sure they are road worthy
- Efficiently and accurately perform quality repair on industrial trucks
- Communicate directly with staff
- Able to use tools
- Knowledge of paint gun/sanding machine
- Depending on technical expertise, complete repairs including preventative maintenance with minimal technical supervision on a wide variety of vehicle makes and models
- Complete warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer’s guidelines and ensure proper documentation
- Training on body shop work
Qualifications for body shop technician
- Chief Velocity Measuring System experience is a plus
- Have own tools (a plus)
- Support quality, productivity and process improvement initiatives
- Store controlled substances/components into correct track side location
- Adhere to Company housekeeping processes
- Carry out Lean Production activities
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Body Shop Technician Job Description
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a body shop technician. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for body shop technician
- Notify management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time
- Maintain and wear all required safety and health personal equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
- Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners and other hazardous materials
- Diagnose check engine and air bag problems
- Experience with alignment and suspension work, air bag installation is a must
- Previous automotive technician or military equivalent experience required
- Prepare vehicles for body repair work
- Reports any repair or timeline changes to management
- Cooperate with and assist other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles
- Keep shop area clean and neat
Qualifications for body shop technician
- Candidate must have their own tools
- Manual dexterity, mechanical/quality aptitude
- Successful candidates will be required to support/work in other areas as may be necessary
- Able to train others on process and job role requirements
- ASE certification & I-Car certifications are a plus!
- Certification from college or technical school in trade field (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance, ) is certainly helpful but, we also consider applicable work experience
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Body Shop Technician Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of body shop technician. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for body shop technician
- Prepare vehicle or parts for refinishing according to the Technical Repair Process Manual
- Remove and safely store all moldings, emblems, and door handles prior to priming or refinishing
- Prime, edge or jam replacement parts for the body technicians, as assigned on the daily paint list
- Notify body technicians when parts are ready for repair
- Maintain production flow by moving vehicles through the paint department and paint booth for the paint technician
- Repair truck cab and van bodies with bondo and fiberglass
- Repair wiring and lighting
- Apply imaging decals
- Properly complete all work order documentation
- Inform the Body Shop manager of all equipment breakdowns and maintenance needs immediately
Qualifications for body shop technician
- High School Diploma and two years of related experience, such as an apprentice prior to performing alone
- Experience with alignment and suspension work, air bag installation
- I-Car Certified
- Must be able to diagnose electrical issues
- 2 years of paint or body experience preferred
- May lift up to 25-50lbs and/or move up to 50lbs with assistive devices