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Autobody Technician
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An Auto Body Technician repairs exterior damage on cars such as dents and scrapes, and restores and improves the exterior appearance of cars.
$50,337 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
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Between $12.00 and
$16.00
Per Hour DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Lower Rio Grande $14.30 - $24.80 Per hour Autobody Technician
Carstar Collision Specialists of Rio Grande City LLC
Occupation:
Automotive Body and Related Repairers
Location:
Rio Grande City, TX - 78582
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
05/21/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
08/31/2026
Expires:
10/30/2026
Job #: 17017660
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Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience
6 Month(s) Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
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Job title:
Autobody Technician Job Summary:
Repairs, restores, refinishes, and replaces vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reviews damage reports, prepares or reviews repair cost estimates, and plans work to be performed.
Sands body areas to be painted and covers bumpers, windows, and trim with masking tape or paper to protect them from the paint.
Fits and welds replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grinds down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools.
Primes and paints repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
Removes damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and installs replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
Chains or clamps frames and sections to alignment machines that use hydraulic pressure to align damaged components.
Fills small dents that cannot be worked out with plastic or solder.
Files, grinds, sands and smooths filled or repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical window and seat operating equipment, and trims to gain access to vehicle bodies and fenders.
Positions dolly blocks against surfaces of dented areas and beats opposite surfaces to remove dents, using hammers.
Mixes polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
Adjusts or aligns headlights, wheels, and brake systems.
Removes small pits and dimples in body metal using pick hammers and punches.
Fits and secures windows, vinyl roofs, and metal trim to vehicle bodies, using caulking guns, adhesive brushes, and mallets.
Removes damaged panels and identifies the family and properties of the plastic used on a vehicle.
Cleans work areas, using air hoses, to remove damaged material and discarded fiberglass strips used in repair procedures.
Education and Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
I-Car training preferred
Experience:
Experience or of formal training program in automotive body repair or related experience. Pay rate range is $12-$16 per hour and depends on experience and certifications, it will be discussed with applicant at the time of the interview.