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Raymond Auto Body

AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Saint Paul, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Auto Body Technician Location: St. Paul, MN, 55104 Raymond Auto Body is an independent, fourth-generation family-owned business seeking a qualified and motivated Auto Body Technician to join our busy ...

Sheridan Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Elsmere, DE · On-site

Sheridan Auto Body is seeking a skilled Auto Body Technician to join our team in Elsmere, DE. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicle bodies to their original ...

Sheridan Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Elsmere, DE · On-site

Sheridan Auto Body is seeking a skilled Auto Body Technician to join our team in Elsmere, DE. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicle bodies to their original ...

Sheridan Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Elsmere, DE

Sheridan Auto Body is seeking a skilled Auto Body Technician to join our team in Elsmere, DE. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicle bodies to their original ...

Sheridan Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Elsmere, DE

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SVE Autobody

Autobody Technician

Broomfield, CO · On-site

Auto Body Technician Earn $80,000-$120,000+ Annually Location: Broomfield, CO Join the Team at SVE Autobody SVE Autobody is a growing family owned, independent collision repair facility committed to ...

K&L Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Somerville, NJ · On-site

Join K&L Auto Body as an Auto Body Technician in Somerville, NJ, where your skills will shine in a dynamic and supportive environment. Be part of a team that takes pride in delivering high-quality ...

K&L Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Somerville, NJ · On-site

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Lee & Jundt Auto Body, LTD

Auto Body Technician

Pierre, SD · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Job Title: Auto Body Technician Location: Pierre, SD (Position Located in Mobridge, SD) Pay: $18-$25 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday Auto Body Technician ...

K&L Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Somerville, NJ · On-site

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Lee & Jundt Auto Body, LTD

Auto Body Technician

Mobridge, SD · On-site

$18 - $25/hr

  • Medical

  • PTO

Auto Body Technician Location: Mobridge, SD Pay: $18-$25 per hour (based on experience) Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday Auto Body Technician - Mobridge, SD Lee & Jundt Auto Body, LTD is hiring an ...

Severn Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Severna Park, MD · On-site

A-Level Auto Body Technician Severn Auto Body | CollisionRight Annapolis (Chinquapin) & Severna Park, Maryland UP TO $17,500 IN HIRING & RELOCATION INCENTIVES We're looking for experienced A-Level ...

Severn Auto Body

Auto Body Technician

Annapolis, MD · On-site

A-Level Auto Body Technician Severn Auto Body | CollisionRight Annapolis (Chinquapin) & Severna Park, Maryland UP TO $17,500 IN HIRING & RELOCATION INCENTIVES We're looking for experienced A-Level ...

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AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN

Raymond Auto Body

Saint Paul, MN

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Description: Auto Body Technician

Location: St. Paul, MN, 55104

Raymond Auto Body is an independent, fourth-generation family-owned business seeking a qualified and motivated Auto Body Technician to join our busy team in St. Paul. We have many OEM certifications and dealership relationships.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Auto Body Technician to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Completely disassemble damaged areas and go over damage with blueprinter
  • Build an effective parts cart
  • Perform high-quality repairs to vehicles in accordance with OEM specifications
  • Repair/straighten metal panels using proper techniques and equipment
  • Work efficiently and maintain productivity while ensuring safety and quality
  • Keep work area clean and organized

Requirements:

  • 5 years experience as an auto body technician (A-tech preferred)
  • Ability to read and understand work orders and OEM procedures
  • Team player
  • Detail oriented with the drive for perfection
  • Great time management skills
  • Work 40+ hours per week

Pay: Flat rate depending on qualifications

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life/AD amp;D insurance
  • Short term disability insurance
  • Accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Hospital confinement insurance
  • Paid time off

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