*ATTENTION* Please DO NOT APPLY, if you have NEVER WORKED IN A BODY SHOP BEFORE. If you are not a mid level or master technician, please DO NOT apply.
We need bodyman who are experienced in their craft and have certifications.
This is not a training role.
About Us:
Tom’s Body & Paint is a collision repair facility in Visalia with more than 45 years of history. Our work primarily consists of insurance collision repairs, DRP work, fleet and utility vehicles, and dealership customers.
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service and high-quality, safe repairs. Our motto is “Getting You Back to Everything Else.”
We believe a quality repair isn't simply about making a vehicle look right. Vehicles must be repaired correctly, safely, and according to manufacturer repair procedures.
***Experienced Collision Technicians Only***
We are seeking an experienced mid-level to master-level Auto Body / Collision Repair Technician.
This is not an entry-level, apprentice, helper, or training position.
Applicants should have professional experience performing collision repairs in a production body shop and be capable of completing repairs safely and efficiently with limited supervision.
If you have never worked professionally as a collision-repair body technician, please do not apply.
The Position
The primary responsibility of our Body Technicians is to restore collision-damaged vehicles to their pre-accident condition using proper repair methods and OEM procedures.
We are looking for a technician who understands modern collision repair and can work effectively from a repair plan, identify additional damage, communicate with estimators, document necessary operations, and perform high-quality repairs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Perform light, moderate, and heavy collision repairs
- Disassemble and reassemble vehicles as required for repairs
- Repair and replace exterior body panels
- Perform structural and frame repairs
- Perform vehicle measuring and structural analysis
- Operate frame and measuring equipment and provide required measurements/printouts
- Perform structural straightening
- Perform panel replacement according to OEM procedures
- Perform proper welding operations on applicable steel and aluminum components
- Perform MIG/MAG welding and squeeze-type resistance spot welding when required
- Perform and document required weld tests
- Perform plastic repair when appropriate
- Follow OEM sectioning and replacement procedures
- Properly apply corrosion protection, seam sealer, cavity wax, and other required materials
- Understand when one-time-use and non-reusable components require replacement
- Identify hidden or additional collision damage during disassembly and repairs
- Notify the estimator of additional damage, parts, labor, or operations needed so supplements can be properly documented
- Read and understand repair plans/work orders in CCC ONE
- Access, read, and follow OEM repair procedures and ALLDATA information
- Document repairs as required
- Maintain removed parts and hardware in an organized manner throughout the repair
- Work closely with estimators, parts personnel, painters, other body technicians, and management
- Participate in quality-control processes before vehicles move to the next department
- Maintain a clean and organized stall and work area
- Properly care for shop equipment and tools
- Follow shop safety procedures and manufacturer requirements
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a professional collision technician, not simply someone who has performed general automotive mechanical work.
Required:
- 5+ years of professional collision/body-shop experience
- Demonstrated experience performing collision body repairs
- Structural/frame repair experience
- Structural measuring experience
- Welding experience
- Panel replacement experience
- Ability to read and follow OEM repair procedures
- Ability to read and understand repair plans/work orders
- Strong understanding of modern vehicle construction and repair methods
- Basic computer proficiency
- Valid California Driver's License
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team
- Ability to perform repairs with limited supervision
Strongly Preferred:
- I-CAR certifications/training
- OEM manufacturer certifications or training
- Aluminum repair experience
- Experience with CCC ONE
- Experience using ALLDATA or other OEM repair-information systems
- Experience working in an insurance/DRP collision-repair environment
- Experience with modern structural measuring and frame equipment
Modern Collision Repair
Today's vehicles require significantly more than traditional bodywork.
We want technicians who understand the importance of OEM repair procedures, proper attachment methods, weld requirements, structural measurements, documentation, corrosion protection, vehicle electronics, and ADAS-related considerations.
We do not expect one person to know everything. We do expect our technicians to know when a procedure needs to be researched and to be willing to continually learn as vehicle technology changes.
Teamwork Matters
Our technicians don't work in isolation.
You will regularly communicate with estimators regarding additional damage, repair procedures, supplements, parts, and operations needed to complete a proper repair.
We expect technicians to work professionally with:
- Estimators
- Parts personnel
- Refinish technicians
- Other body technicians
- Detail/QC staff
- Management
If you discover something that affects the repair, communicate it. Good documentation and communication are part of performing a quality repair.
Work Standards
Our technicians are expected to:
- Maintain exceptional attendance and punctuality
- Produce safe, high-quality repairs
- Take pride in their workmanship
- Maintain a clean and organized stall
- Protect customer vehicles while they are in our care
- Follow documented repair procedures
- Be accountable for their work
- Communicate problems instead of allowing them to move downstream
- Adapt to changing vehicle technology and repair procedures
- Continually improve their knowledge and skills
- Work cooperatively with the rest of the production team
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years have you worked in a body shop?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Body Work: 5 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- I-CAR Certification (Preferred)
Location:
- Visalia, CA 93292 (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
