Autobody Technician

Thomas Automotive

Full Time Auto Body Technician Job Description

Position Information: The Auto Body Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools, power tools, and provided body shop equipment.

Areas of Emphasis:

• Exemplify the Thomas Automotive Core Values: Positive, Trustworthy, Motivation, Compassion, and Dedication
• Understand the Thomas Core Focus of “Bringing Integrity to the Automotive Industry” and “Building Trust and Confidence through Exceptional Service”
• Learn, Understand, and incorporate the Thomas philosophy of doing business into all daily activities related to customer and coworker relationship management
• Be a great team member.
• Successfully Maintain the following accountabilities
• Maintain daily productive hours in line with body shop goals
• Maintain safety at all times
• Maintain an appropriate material usage ratio and keep accurate records
• Maintain all appropriate certifications
• Perform quality repairs in a timely and efficient manner

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet every customer, every day
• Maintain high ethical standards when dealing with customers, co-workers and vendors
• Put safety first. Adhere to all Safety Policies, Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment standards
• Examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair costs
• Repair damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools and power tools
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fenders
• Position dolly block against surface of dented area and beat opposite surface to remove dents, using hammer
• Fill depressions with body filler, using putty knife
• Remove damaged fenders, panels, and grills, using wrenches and cutting torch
• Bolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipment
• Straighten bent automobile frames, using a pneumatic frame straightening machine
• File, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
• Refinish repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sander
• Aim headlights, align wheels, and bleed hydraulic brake system
• Repair or replace defective mechanical parts
• Replace door skins, quarter panels and other welded outer body panels
• Paint surfaces after performing body repairs
• Repair plastic/composite panels and bumper covers
• Maintain a safe and clean workspace, as well as ensuring the entire facility is orderly, clean and free of hazards

Qualifications: Valid driver's license in state of residence and good driving record. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles. Ability to interpret vendor catalogs. Two years of experience as a vehicle body repairer or apprentice or job related training.

Working Conditions: This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Thomas Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer