Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Body Shop Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will repair, restore, and refinish damaged vehicle bodies to manufacturer and company quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Repair damaged vehicle bodies, frames, and structural components.
  • Perform dent removal, panel replacement, welding, and fabrication work.
  • Disassemble and reassemble vehicle components as needed for repairs.
  • Measure and straighten vehicle frames using specialized equipment.
  • Prepare surfaces for painting through sanding, masking, and priming.
  • Inspect completed repairs to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
  • Communicate effectively with estimators, painters, and management regarding repair progress.

Requirements

  • Previous automotive body repair experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of body repair tools, welding equipment, and repair techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret repair orders and manufacturer specifications.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • I-CAR certification or ASE certification is a plus but not required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO

How this job compares in Charleston, WV

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across West Virginia currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$39/hr across 10 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Charleston, WV

Charleston, WV is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across West Virginia as a whole we're tracking 22 other active welding openings from 18 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across West Virginia.

The most active employers in West Virginia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Jennmar (4) and Sistersville Tank Works, Inc (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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