Work With Us

• Repair Collision Damage: You'll be the hands-on hero, using your skills to fix dents, scratches, and other damage caused by accidents. This includes straightening bent panels, welding cracks, and replacing severely damaged parts.

• Prepare Vehicles for Repair: Getting the body ready for its makeover is key! You'll disassemble parts, remove dents and dings, and clean and prep surfaces for painting.

• Maintain a Safe Work Environment: Safety first! You'll follow all safety protocols, use personal protective equipment, and keep your workspace clean and organized.

• Work with Estimates: You'll play a key role by assessing damage and creating accurate repair estimates for customers.

• Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: You'll collaborate with other technicians and shop staff to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

• Metalworking: You'll need a strong understanding of how to handle and manipulate different metals used in car bodies. This includes hammering, straightening, welding, and cutting various metals: e.g., steel, aluminum.

• Auto Body Knowledge: Familiarity with different vehicle structures and materials is crucial. You should be able to identify parts, understand how they function together, and know the proper repair techniques for various types of damage.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye is essential for spotting imperfections and ensuring repairs are flawless. This includes matching paint colors, aligning body panels perfectly, and achieving a smooth, factory-like finish.

• Tool Proficiency: Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively. This includes hammers, saws, drills, sanders, and specialized body shop equipment like welding torches and spray guns.

• Safety Awareness: Working in a body shop involves potential hazards like fumes, dust, and sharp objects. Following safety protocols, using personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintaining a clean work environment are essential.

• Analyze Repair Needs: Thoroughly examine damaged vehicles to assess the extent of repairs required. This includes interpreting repair procedures, reading body diagrams, and identifying necessary parts.

• Research and Price Parts: Obtain accurate pricing for replacement parts from suppliers and vendors. Negotiate for competitive rates whenever possible.

• Estimate Labor Costs: Calculate the time needed for repairs based on industry standards and the shop's labor rates.

• Create Detailed Estimates: Prepare comprehensive reports outlining the repairs needed, parts required, estimated labor hours, and total cost for customer approval.

• Communicate Effectively: Clearly explain the repair process and estimated costs to customers. Address their questions and concerns in a professional and courteous manner.

• Strong Math Skills: You can't build a house without a blueprint, and you can't write an accurate estimate without a firm grasp of math. This includes proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as an understanding of formulas for calculating material quantities and labor hours.

• Attention to Detail: A keen eye is crucial for spotting every dent, scratch, and damaged part. Missing even a minor detail can throw off the entire estimate, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential financial loss for the shop.

• Knowledge of Collision Repair Procedures: Understanding the typical repair process for different types of damage is essential. This allows you to accurately estimate the labor hours needed for each step, from part removal and replacement to painting and detailing.

• Parts and Labor Cost Research: You need to be a pricing pro! Researching current market rates for parts and labor ensures your estimates are competitive while still remaining profitable for the shop. Familiarity with industry databases and vendor pricing is a plus.

• Excellent Communication Skills: Estimates aren't just numbers on a page – they're a conversation starter with the customer. The ability to explain the repairs clearly, answer questions confidently, and build trust is essential for customer satisfaction.

• Surface Preparation: The paint technician is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces for painting. This involves sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces to ensure proper adhesion of paint. 

• Color Matching: They must be proficient in color matching to ensure that the newly painted areas seamlessly blend with the existing paint job. 

• Paint Application: Applying paint using various techniques such as spraying, brushing, or rolling to achieve the desired finish. This includes applying primers, basecoats, and clear coats as needed. 

• Quality Control: Inspecting painted surfaces for flaws such as runs, sags, or uneven coverage, and making any necessary adjustments to achieve a high-quality finish. 

• Equipment Maintenance: Maintaining and cleaning painting equipment such as spray guns, paint booths, and mixing machines to ensure they function properly and produce optimal results. 

• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety protocols and regulations while handling hazardous materials such as paint, solvents, and chemicals. This includes proper ventilation, wearing protective gear, and disposing of waste appropriately. 

• Team Collaboration: Working closely with other technicians and staff members to coordinate repair processes and ensure timely completion of projects. 

• Documentation: Keeping accurate records of paint colors used, materials consumed, and work performed for billing and quality assurance purposes. 

• Customer Service: Interacting with customers to understand their requirements, address any concerns, and ensure satisfaction with the finished paint job. 

• Continuous Learning: Staying updated on industry trends, new techniques, and advances in paint technology through training programs and professional development opportunities. 

• Paint Mixing and Matching: Proficiency in accurately mixing paint colors to match existing vehicle finishes. 

• Surface Preparation: Ability to properly prepare vehicle surfaces through sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion. 

• Paint Application Techniques: Experience in applying paint using various techniques such as spraying, brushing, or rolling to achieve a smooth and even finish. 

• Quality Control: Strong attention to detail and the ability to inspect painted surfaces for imperfections and make necessary corrections to maintain high-quality standards. 

• Equipment Operation and Maintenance: Competence in operating and maintaining painting equipment such as spray guns, paint booths, and mixing machines to ensure proper functionality and longevity. 

• Knowledge of Paint Materials and Products: Familiarity with different types of paint, primers, basecoats, and clear coats, as well as their appropriate uses and application methods. 

• Safety Protocols: Adherence to safety procedures and regulations when handling hazardous materials, including proper ventilation, protective gear usage, and waste disposal practices. 

• Teamwork and Communication: Ability to collaborate effectively with other technicians and communicate with customers to understand their needs and provide excellent service. 

• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise during the painting process, such as paint defects or equipment malfunctions, and implement solutions efficiently. 

• Customer Service Orientation: Dedication to ensuring customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality paint jobs and addressing any concerns or questions they may have in a professional manner. 

• Time Management: Efficiently managing time and prioritizing tasks to complete paint jobs within specified deadlines while maintaining quality standards. 

• Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Willingness to stay updated on industry trends, new paint technologies, and techniques through ongoing training and professional development to enhance skills and adapt to evolving needs.