Collision Repair Technician

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An Auto Collision Repair Technician is responsible for having the skills and knowledge needed to repair bodywork damage to a vehicle that has been in an accident. Technicians assess the sustained damage, order parts to fix the vehicle, and repair the damage. In some auto collision repair facilities, technicians are also responsible for creating repair estimates, working with insurance companies, and even auto painting. In cases like these, auto collision repair technicians work to determine whether a car should be fixed or totaled. Oftentimes a vehicle’s damage is not worth fixing.

• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repair surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Inspect repaired vehicles for proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy, and overall appearance of the paint job, and test-drive vehicles to ensure proper alignment and handling.
• Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint sprayguns and motorized sanders.
• Follow supervisors' instructions as to which parts to restore or replace and how much time the job should take.

• Repairing — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.