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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto body worker in the United States is $27.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Auto Body Worker, you need strong skills in vehicle repair, metalworking, painting, and an understanding of automotive structures, usually gained through vocational training or an apprenticeship. Familiarity with tools such as welders, spray guns, frame straighteners, and computerized estimating systems is essential. Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and effective communication with customers and colleagues are crucial soft skills. These abilities ensure high-quality repairs, safety, and customer satisfaction in a competitive automotive repair environment.

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Auto Body Workers often collaborate with painters, mechanics, and estimators, which can present challenges such as coordinating repair timelines and ensuring consistent communication about parts availability or repair techniques. Miscommunication can lead to delays or rework, especially when multiple repairs are happening simultaneously. Successful Auto Body Workers develop strong teamwork and organizational skills to navigate these challenges, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently and to a high standard.

What are auto body workers?

Auto body workers, also known as auto body technicians or collision repair technicians, are skilled professionals who repair and restore vehicles that have been damaged in accidents. They work on fixing dents, replacing parts, straightening frames, and refinishing surfaces to bring the vehicle back to its original condition. Auto body workers use specialized tools and equipment to ensure repairs meet safety and quality standards. Their work is essential for both the appearance and safety of vehicles after a collision.
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Auto Body Technician

Severn Auto Body

Annapolis, MD

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:

The Auto Body Technician is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle body parts in accordance with company specifications, processes and time standards. The Auto Body Technician is skilled in analyzing, assessing and fixing damaged vehicles. This role is responsible for repairing, replacing and refinishing outer body parts. This position will also be skilled in fixing internal automotive structures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Repairs vehicles per estimate and according to established standards. This position prepares vehicles for body repair work. Additionally, the Auto Body Technician will be challenged with restoring bodywork to its original condition. This may include removing damaged parts and installing replacement parts utilizing specialized tools to repair the damage and realign structural components.

  • Communicates with management regarding any additional repairs that may be needed on a customer’s vehicle. Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised completion/delivery time.

  • Maintains tools and equipment in good working order. Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Ensures that the work area is organized, clean and free of safety hazards.

  • Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including eye protection.

  • Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles, often dependent upon schedule and area of expertise.

  • Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in repairing automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in the collision repair arena.

  • Possess extensive knowledge of vehicle structure to remove and replace damaged components, such as doors, windscreens and fenders.

  • Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position.

  • Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds.

  • Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions.

  • Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, and feel in tight confined spaces with limited visibility.

  • Ability to work in high performance, fast-paced production environment.

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.