Job Summary:
The Body Technician is responsible for inspecting and repairing damaged vehicle body components, restoring vehicles to their proper condition, and ensuring that all body repair work meets Toyota Iligan’s quality and safety standards. This role involves dent repair, panel alignment, body restoration, and preparation of vehicles for painting. The position requires patience, precision, and strong attention to detail, particularly when working on complex, or time-consuming restoration tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Vehicle Body Inspection and Damage Assessment
- Conduct thorough inspections of vehicle body panels to identify dents, scratches, deformaties, and other types of damage.
- Assess the extent of damage and determine the appropriate repair procedures.
- Document identified damage and coordinate repair requirements with the Service Advisor and concerned personnel.
- Body Repair and Restoration
- Perform body repairs such as dent removal, panel straightening, alignment, and replacement of damaged components.
- Restore vehicle body parts to their proper shape, fit, and alignment based on established repair procedures.
- Perform disassembly and reassembly of body components as necessary during the repair process.
- Surface Preparation and Paint Support
- Prepare repaired surfaces through sanding, filling, grinding, and other appropriate methods prior to painting.
- Coordinate with Paint Technicians to ensure properly prepared surfaces and seamless transition between body repair and refinishing work.
- Ensure repaired areas are free from defects before turnover to the painting process.
- Quality Control and Final Inspection
- Inspect completed body repairs to ensure proper alignment, finish, fit, and overall appearance.
- Verify that repaired areas meet dealership quality standards before vehicle release.
- Identify and correct any remaining defects or irregularities.
- Vehicle Handling and Safety
- Safely operate both manual and automatic vehicles when required for inspection, positioning, or movement within dealership operations.
- Handle customer and dealership vehicles with care and follow established safety procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
- Coordination and Documentation
- Work closely with Service Advisors, Paint Technicians, and other workshop personnel to ensure efficient job completion.
- Follow written work instructions, repair procedures, and standard operating procedures.
- Complete required job cards, inspection checklists, and other repair documentation accurately.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology or a related field
- Reliable, with a high level of integrity and a strong work ethic
- A professional or non-professional driver’s license with the necessary restriction codes is mandatory
- Basic automotive knowledge and experience operating a variety of vehicles, including both manual and automatic transmissions
- Ability to spot vehicle damage and scratches, with high attention to detail and patience for complex, time-consuming restoration work
Note: This is a general job description. Specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary depending on the specific role and level within Toyota Iligan City.
