Body Shop Frame Repair Technician

Fyda Freightliner Columbus is an Elite Support Certified dealer of new Freightliner, Western Star, Isuzu and Ottawa trucks, and carries a large inventory of all-makes of pre-owned trucks. Serving the Columbus transportation industry hub since 1985, we operate as a full-service commercial truck dealership and body shop collision center.

Technician Responsibilities:

• Positioning and securing the damaged vehicle onto the frame rack using specialized clamps and chains. 
• Using specialized equipment and blueprints to measure and pinpoint misaligned sections of the frame or unibody structure. 
• Employing hydraulic presses and frame racks to apply controlled forces and manipulate the frame back into its original shape and specifications. 
• Removing or replacing damaged body panels and structural parts, utilizing techniques like welding for repairs. 
• Working with various materials used in modern vehicle construction, including mild steels, high-strength steels, and aluminum, and applying appropriate joining technologies. 
• Performing thorough post-repair inspections to ensure the frame meets all safety and quality standards, including potential road tests. 
• Documenting repairs performed and parts used for each vehicle. 
• Completes service and repair assignments efficiently, safely, and correctly to pass quality inspections.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment while complying with company safety policies and procedures.
• Communicate directly with shop foreman regarding the status of the repair work.
• Continuously learn new technical information and techniques.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.

Technician Qualifications:

• Team oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Working knowledge of shop equipment.
• Past experience working with a frame rack to straighten frames
• Basic Heavy and Medium Duty Truck knowledge is ideal but not necessary
• Maintains sufficient personally owned tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented and quality driven.
• Must be able to pass a background check and a pre-employment drug screening. (Fyda Freightliner follows the National DOT guidelines and tests for marijuana.)

 Fyda Benefits:

• Excellent pay based on experience
• Salary Commission
• Superior bonus program 
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays 
• Paid uniforms 
• Paid hospitalization & prescription program
• Excellent 401K programs
• Dental insurance available 
• Flex spending available
• On-going Freightliner, Detroit and Cummins training 
• Freightliner and Detroit Diesel factory trained in-house instructor
• Great working atmosphere 
• Drug free workplace
• Sign on bonus