Published: July 24, 2024 - The Collision Repair Technician is proficient in professional auto body collision repair, including metal types, frame repair, plastic repair, PDR, and welding, completing light to heavy damage on various vehicles with exceptional quality and speed. The technician ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, repairing vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and company standards, and participates in developing proper repair plans while evaluating additional damage. This role also involves communicating repair statuses and procedures with the Production Manager, coordinating with the parts department for necessary parts, and documenting all repairs performed and materials used while adhering to all company safety procedures.


Tips for Collision Repair Technician Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume
1. Collision Repair Technician, AutoMasters Collision Center, Springfield, IL
Job Summary:
- Works with body shop management to develop and achieve challenging individual goals for production and quality work.
- Completes repair assignments correctly to pass quality inspections, preparation standards for the painting department, and per agreed upon estimate.
- Collects all necessary information before requesting additional parts.
- Meets or exceeds productivity goals and fix-it-right objectives.
- Notifies the manager or shop foreman promptly when undiscovered damage or other delays occur.
- Promotes a productive working relationship with others.
- Provides a clear and legible record of service completed or additional repairs needed for both customer and dealership use.
- Assists estimators and service advisors as necessary to explain repairs to customers or determine estimates.
- Prioritizes work to meet demands and customer needs
- Uses diagnostic procedures to identify the symptoms of the problem, the conditions under which they occur, the OASIS symptom codes that are appropriate for the symptoms as well as how often the symptoms occur.
Skills on Resume:
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Detail-Oriented Information Collection (Hard Skills)
- Problem Identification and Communication (Soft Skills)
- Productivity and Efficiency (Hard Skills)
- Collaboration and Relationship Building (Soft Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Customer Service (Soft Skills)
- Diagnostic Proficiency (Hard Skills)
2. Collision Repair Technician, Premier Auto Body, Riverside, CA
Job Summary:
- Plans ahead to complete work in allotted time frames.
- Makes decisions regarding repair options and asks for assistance
- Completes repair orders within the specified time frame, foresees delays, and alerts appropriate personnel promptly.
- Performs preventive maintenance, cleaning, and repairs on dealership tools and equipment
- Ensures the facility is clean and organized at all times.
- Performs factory warranty repairs according to established procedures.
- Follows all hazardous waste and OSHA safety regulations and company policies.
- Stays up-to-date on the latest technical services through training, vendors, etc.
- Properly disposes of used parts and returns unused parts to the counterperson.
- Uses manuals including diagrams as necessary to complete repairs.
Skills on Resume:
- Time Management and Planning (Hard Skills)
- Decision-Making and Problem-Solving (Soft Skills)
- Repair Order Management (Hard Skills)
- Preventive Maintenance and Equipment Care (Hard Skills)
- Facility Maintenance and Organization (Hard Skills)
- Warranty Repairs (Hard Skills)
- Safety and Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Technical Expertise and Training (Hard Skills)
3. Collision Repair Technician, Precision Collision Solutions, Omaha, NE
Job Summary:
- Determine and repair damaged parts
- Communicate the status of repairs clearly to the Body Shop Manager
- Communicate with the parts department to obtain the necessary parts
- Document all repairs performed and all materials used
- Maintain work area in a clean and orderly manner
- Follow all company safety procedures
- Assess and repair damaged vehicle components, and communicate the status of vehicle repairs to Collision Center managers
- Partner with the Parts Department to obtain needed parts
- Document all materials utilized and repairs performed
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area, and follow all established safety procedures
- Test vehicles to ensure that all repair work was completed successfully
Skills on Resume:
- Damage Assessment and Repair (Hard Skills)
- Clear Communication (Soft Skills)
- Parts Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Organized Work Area (Soft Skills)
- Safety Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Vehicle Testing (Hard Skills)
- Parts Procurement (Hard Skills)
4. Collision Repair Technician, Elite Auto Works, Austin, TX
Job Summary:
- Understand a professional auto body collision repair shop including all metal types, frame repair, plastic repair, PDR, and welding.
- Complete light to heavy damage, on a variety of vehicles, with exceptional quality and speed
- Understanding following federal, state, and local regulations such as the disposal of hazardous waste
- Repairing collision-damaged vehicles according to manufacturer specifications and company standards
- Participation in developing a proper repair plan for each vehicle
- Evaluating and determining additional damage on a vehicle
- Communicating repair statuses and procedures with the Production Manager regularly
- Communicating with the parts department to obtain necessary parts
- Documenting all repairs performed and all materials used
- Be able to follow all company safety procedures
Skills on Resume:
- Expertise in Auto Body Repair Techniques (Hard Skills)
- High-Quality Repair Execution (Hard Skills)
- Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
- Manufacturer Specifications Adherence (Hard Skills)
- Repair Plan Development (Hard Skills)
- Damage Assessment and Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Effective Communication (Soft Skills)
- Documentation and Safety Procedures (Hard Skills)