Auto Body Repair Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Auto Body Repair Technician to join our team at Briarwood Ford Inc.

As a Body Shop Technician, you will be responsible for identifying and resolving parts required for repair. You will review repair orders, work orders, and Body Shop Managers' estimate notes, and follow warranty guidelines. You will notify your supervisor of any repair add-ons.

Your duties will include adjusting, replacing, and repairing all series of trucks and cars. This will involve sheet metal repairs, fiberglass/panel repairs, fabrication, and structural welding, as well as the installation and alignment of truck cab body components, electrical and mechanical repairs, and road testing vehicles to ensure quality repair.

You will maintain current knowledge of your job and technical skills, including truck manufacturer's repair process, and perform work as outlined on repair estimates with efficiency and accuracy in accordance with dealership and factory standards. You will teardown and inspect for additional or hidden repairs, and advise the body shop estimator of additional damage or supplemental needs or if repairs will not be completed on time.

As a lead technician, you will lead work of any apprentice technicians.

To be successful in this role, you will need a minimum of 3 years of professional experience, preferably with I-welding certification and aptitude. Welding, suspension, framework experience is a plus, or you will need to be willing to learn/train. You will also need Michigan certification in Auto Body and I-Car welding certification. You will need to own tools required.

Briarwood Ford Inc is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.