Auto Body Technician

Work setting

• In shop

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Professionalism in customer service
• Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
• Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
• File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
• Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
• Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
• Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
• Repair or replace interior components
• Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
• Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
• Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment