Collision Body Technician
Core
Assess, repair, and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition through disassembly, structural repair, and repainting.
Role type
Collision Body Technician
Builds
Repaired vehicles ready for customer delivery
Domain
Automotive collision repair
Required skills
Structural alignment, welding, metal fabrication, paint application, vehicle disassembly/reassembly, cost estimation, tool operation (cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks)
Preferred skills
Technical school certification, 3-year apprenticeship, I-CAR certification
Technologies
Cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, filler resins, welding equipment, paint systems
Responsibilities
Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage; Weld and attach parts; Repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint; Remove damaged sections and replace with new or aftermarket parts; Mix and apply filler resins to repair dents; Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure correct execution
