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The Auto Collision Repair Technician must be able to:

• Lift and move various components of any size motor vehicle
• Move floor jacks, hydraulic lifting & pulling equipment, tool boxes, etc., about the shop
• Climb up, onto & underneath frame and bench machines
• Wear respiratory protective gear

The Auto Collision Repair Technician must have the ability to:

• Communicate effectively
• Think critically
• Conceptualize the formation of collision damage and formulate a repair plan to restore damaged vehicles
• Read and interpret various specification manuals
• Use & interpret various electrical meters and measuring systems
• Absorb and understand the evolving technology
• Visualize color and its elements

Typical duties for the Auto Collision Technician include:

• Estimate collision-damaged vehicles for repair
• Repair collision-damaged sheet metal, fiberglass, plastic & other composite materials
• Restore damaged undercarriage to manufacturer’s specs
• Replace severely damaged parts & panels
• Repaint damaged vehicles
• Diagnose electrical problems & repair
• Align suspension & steering parts
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Replace & service glass and associated parts