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Auto Body Repair Assistant Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

Auto Body Technician

Albany, OR · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

Auto Body Technician

Milwaukie, OR · On-site

$25.50 - $35.50/hr

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

Auto Body Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

Auto Body Technician

Portland, OR · On-site

$26 - $33/hr

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

Auto Body Technician

Albany, OR · On-site

$23 - $30/hr

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company's promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body ...

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Auto Body Repair Assistant information

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an auto body repair assistant?

To thrive as an Auto Body Repair Assistant, you need basic mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with additional vocational training being advantageous. Familiarity with tools such as sanders, spray guns, dent pullers, and computerized estimating systems is often required. Attention to detail, reliability, and strong teamwork skills help you stand out in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring high-quality repairs, maintaining safety standards, and supporting efficient workflow in the auto body shop.

What is an auto body repair assistant?

Auto Body Repair Assistants are professionals who support technicians in repairing and restoring vehicles that have been damaged in collisions or accidents. Their responsibilities typically include preparing vehicles for repair, sanding surfaces, removing damaged parts, and assisting with painting and reassembly. They often work in auto body shops or collision repair centers under the supervision of experienced technicians. This role requires good attention to detail, basic mechanical skills, and the ability to follow safety procedures. Many Auto Body Repair Assistants gain valuable hands-on experience that can lead to more advanced positions in the industry.

What is the difference between Auto Body Repair Assistant vs Auto Body Technician?

AspectAuto Body Repair AssistantAuto Body Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma, on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma, technical certification or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentAssisting in repair shops, supporting techniciansPerforming repairs, sanding, painting, and assembly
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level support roles in auto repair shopsSkilled repair professionals in auto body shops

The Auto Body Repair Assistant typically supports auto body technicians by preparing work areas and assisting with basic tasks, requiring minimal certifications. In contrast, the Auto Body Technician performs the actual repairs and refinishing, often needing technical certifications. Both roles are essential in auto repair shops, but the technician role involves more advanced skills and responsibilities.

What are the most common challenges faced by auto body repair assistants on the job?

Auto Body Repair Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing time efficiently while balancing multiple repair tasks, ensuring high-quality work under tight deadlines, and staying updated with new repair techniques and safety procedures. Working in a fast-paced environment, assistants must also adapt to varying types of vehicle damage and collaborate closely with technicians and painters to ensure seamless repairs. Effective communication and attention to detail are key to overcoming these challenges and contributing to the team's success.

Experienced Auto Body Repair Tech-$6,000 Bonus-Portland-Relocation Provided

Carvana

Wood Village, OR • On-site

$25 - $33/hr

Part-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Carvana rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 278 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

We're looking for Autobody Repair Technicians with a minimum of 3 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500.
Pay Range: $25-33 per hour
As a Experienced Auto Body Repair Technician, you'll be expected to perform bodywork on multiple panels, including:
  • Heavy plastic welding
  • Minor metal pulling
  • Roof and rocker panel repair
  • Large area, heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)

At Carvana, you'll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks - including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount - all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers (click here to learn more). If you're joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company.
Other perks of the Job
  • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums
  • Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday!
  • ASE and tool reimbursement programs
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment

Schedule:
We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.
How To Get Started
Join the Carvana team by applying on this page, or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 690-7853, Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM PT (9AM to 7PM ET).
Not a match for this role?We have a variety of prep roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see what you'll be doing to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers:
  • Entry-Level Prepper (min 1 year professional experience): perform light bodywork, including prepping, sanding, and buffing vehicles, removing and installing bumpers, single panel repair (including Bondo repair), and minor plastic welding
  • Mid-Level Prepper (min 3-5 years professional experience): perform bodywork on multiple panels, including heavy plastic welding, minor metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, stud welding, and large area heavy bodywork (including Bondo repair)
  • Experienced Prepper (min 5 years professional experience): train other autobody technicians and perform extensive bodywork on multiple panels, including plastic welding, metal pulling, roof and rocker panel repair, and stud welding

We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 18 locations across the country - take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles:
  • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles
  • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: Lube and Oil, Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles
  • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Car Porters), Photo, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles

General qualifications and requirements
  • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently
  • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
  • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold)
  • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment

About CarvanaAt Carvana, we sell cars but we aren't car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won't sell a car to a customer that we wouldn't sell to our own Mom. Period.
To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we've built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website.
Think you've got what it takes to join our team? Apply today!Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

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About Carvana

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At Carvana, we sell cars, but we're not salespeople. Since 2013, we've been making it our mission to change the way people buy cars. We saw a huge problem with how much it can suck to buy a car the traditional way, so we committed ourselves to tackling one of the largest, yet-to-be-disrupted markets in the world - the $1T per year U.S. car market (yes, that's $Trillion with a "T").

Industry

Automobile dealers

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tempe, AZ, US

Year founded

2011