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Mac Incorporated

Auto Body Tech

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What they do

An Auto Body Technician repairs exterior damage on cars such as dents and scrapes, and restores and improves the exterior appearance of cars.

$52,081 / year median in Pennsylvania

+20% projected growth

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Auto Body Tech Mac Incorporated - 4.2 Philadelphia, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $26 - $30 an hour 14 hours ago Qualifications Power tools Hand tools Full Job Description
BODY TECH OPENING IN PHILADELPHIA PA. LOOKING FOR A BODY TECH WHO CAN WHO CAN DO FRAME WORK, WELD, DO PANEL WORK, ETC. FLAT RATE
$26-$30 HOURLY Expected production: 80 flat-rate hours per week They expect the technician to complete enough work to "flag" 80 labor hours in a week, even though they only work around 40 actual hours.
Actual hours worked:
40 hours
Pay:
$26 per flagged (flat-rate) hour If you flag 80 hours , your weekly pay would be: 80 × $26 = $2,080/week Equivalent hourly rate: $52/hour Since you worked 40 hours but earned $2,080: $2,080 ÷ 40 = $52/hour actually worked
Job Title:
Auto Body Repair Technician Pay Structure:
Flat Rate Department:
Collision Repair /
Body Shop Reports To:
Body Shop Manager / Estimator Job Summary In this role, you will focus strictly on metal and panel repairs, component replacements, teardowns, and panel alignment. Note on
Workflow:
You get to focus on what you do best— body work and assembly. You will not be responsible for paint preparation, masking, painting, or service-level mechanical repairs.
Key Responsibilities Teardown & Blueprinting:
Disassemble damaged vehicles, identify all hidden collision damage, and assist estimators with accurate blueprinting.
Body & Sheet Metal Repair:
Repair damaged body panels, fenders, doors, hoods, and quarter panels using specialized tools (e.g., stud welders, dent pullers, dollies).
Parts Replacement:
Remove and replace damaged bolt-on exterior components (bumpers, grilles, lights, glass moldings, body panels).
Fit & Alignment:
Ensure proper fit, gap alignment, and functional operation of all replaced or repaired exterior panels.
Plastic & Composite Repair:
Perform plastic welding, tab repairs, and bumper repairs.
Post-Paint Reassembly:
Reassemble vehicle trim, handles, moldings, and lighting after paint completion; verify pre-accident condition and clean operation.
Quality Control:
Inspect your work to ensure it meets safety standards, manufacturer guidelines, and shop quality expectations before handing off to the paint department. What You Will NOT Be Doing Paint prep work (sanding primer, blocking, masking, or wiping down for paint). Refinishing/Painting. Service mechanical repairs (engine work, fluid flushes, AC service, full suspension overhauls).
Qualifications & Requirements Experience:
3+ years of professional auto body repair experience in a production collision center.
Tools:
Must possess a complete set of personal hand tools, power tools, and specialty body #IND2