Collision Auto Body Technician

About the role

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for delivering a high‑quality customer experience by assessing, repairing and restoring vehicles to their pre‑accident condition. Working in a fast‑paced collision and glass service environment, the technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles while meeting speed, quality and KPI targets.

Key responsibilities

• Execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan consistently.
• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers and pliers.
• Repair minor body damage by hammering dents or applying filler resins when necessary.
• Realign chassis and frames to correct structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior components as required.
• Weld and attach parts, then prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3‑year apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Capability to collaborate with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle body repair methods, procedures and tool usage.

Required skills

• Operation of cutting guns and plasma cutters.
• Use of hydraulic jacks, hammers and pliers.
• Application of filler resins for dent repair.
• Chassis and frame realignment techniques.
• Welding and metal attachment skills.
• Paint application using factory‑specified paints.
• Glass and windshield replacement.