What are the responsibilities and job description for the BODY SHOP ESTIMATOR position at Winner Automotive Group?
Body Shop Estimator
Winner Automotive is looking for an experienced Body Shop Estimator to join our team! If you have at least 1 year of Body Shop Estimator experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to keep repairs, customers, insurance companies, and the shop moving in the same direction, we want to hear from you.
WHERE YOU WIN
A Shop Built for Success
Climate-Controlled Body Shop
Work comfortably year-round in a modern, professional environment.
High-Quality Equipment & Facilities
The tools, technology, and resources you need to do your job right.
Strong Team Environment
Work alongside experienced Body Shop professionals who understand the importance of quality, communication, and getting the job done right.
Grow Your Career
Winner Automotive Group
Join an established automotive organization with opportunities to grow your career.
Training & Development
Manufacturer-supported training and professional development to help you stay current with evolving vehicles, repair procedures, and technology.
Career Advancement
Opportunities to build your skills and advance within Winner Automotive.
Benefits That Matter
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Discounts
Paid Time Off
Career Development & Training Opportunities
A Professional, Team-First Work Environment
THE DAY TO DAY
As a Body Shop Estimator, you'll be responsible for guiding customers through the repair process while ensuring estimates are accurate, complete, and profitable. You'll inspect damaged vehicles, prepare detailed estimates, communicate with customers and insurance companies, and work closely with the Body Shop Manager, Parts Department, and Technicians.
You'll meet with customers, establish rapport, explain recommended repairs and costs, and maintain communication throughout the repair process. You'll visually inspect vehicle damage, accurately document required repairs, calculate labor and paint costs, and prepare complete estimates and repair orders.
You'll review insurance company estimates for accuracy and completeness, communicate with insurance representatives when necessary, and make sure approved repairs are properly documented and completed.
You'll work closely with the Parts Department to identify, order, and verify parts and materials. You'll investigate alternative sources for hard-to-find parts and ensure the correct parts are available when needed.
You'll also monitor the quality of completed repairs, inspect vehicles to ensure work meets established standards, and communicate with Technicians when additional work or corrections are needed.
You'll manage your own workflow, prioritize multiple repairs, maintain accurate documentation, and keep customers and the Body Shop team informed throughout the repair process.
Qualifications:
Management/Business Skills Required:
- Knowledge of automotive systems
- Ability to maintain communication between the Body Shop Manager and the Parts Department
- Knowledge of approved and established procedures for conducting repairs
- Ability to stay current by reading shop manuals, technical bulletins, and attending product schools, etc.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with quality control and inspection requirements in Body Shop
- Ability to visually inspect damage and to estimate accurately
- Ability to document and itemize repairs on estimate sheet
- Ability to estimate time of repair job for purposes of efficient scheduling
- Ability to review insurance company estimates for accuracy
- Knowledge of pans inventory and ability to order parts and materials not in inventory
Salary : $75,000 - $110,000