AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Job Purpose:

Repairs automotive bodies by planning repairs; repairing, and replacing parts.

 


 

* 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.




 

* Maintains quality service by following repair standards; conducting test drive and final inspection; correcting deficiencies; obtaining approval from customer.



 

* Maintains safe work environment by adhering to work standards and practices.



* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' specifications.



 

Skills/Qualifications:

Conceptual Skills, Verbal Communication, Welding and Fabrication, Frame Experience, Power Tools, AutoCAD, Basic Safety, Equipment Maintenance, Functional and Technical Skills, Automotive Manufacturing, Attention to Detail, Safety Management