What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collision Repair Technician position at Southwest Bus Services Inc?
Job Summary:
The Collision Repair Technician will make repairs to metal, plastic, and fiberglass parts of automobiles.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers.
- Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
- Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
- Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
- Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
- Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place.
- Prepares and repaints vehicle with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
- Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers within auto body shop.
- Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle body.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.