How to hire a body and frame technician

How to hire a body and frame technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step body and frame technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a body and frame technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new body and frame technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your body and frame technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a body and frame technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a body and frame technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a body and frame technician that fits the bill.

   This list presents body and frame technician salaries for various positions.

   Type of Body And Frame Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Body And Frame Technician	Automotive body and glass repairers restore, refinish, and replace vehicle bodies and frames, windshields, and window glass.	$13-29
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27
   Paint Technician	The responsibilities of a Paint Technician primarily depend on their place or industry of employment. In the automotive industry, a Paint Technician specializes in painting new vehicles, conducting paint repairs, or providing custom paint services... Show more	$13-23

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Body Shop
   • Mechanical Repairs
   • ASE
   • Frame Repair
   • R
   • I-Car
   • Frame Rails
   • Automotive Vehicles
   • MIG
   • Sectioning
   • Quality Repairs
   • DSL
   • Torches

   Responsibilities:

   • Attain ICAR and ASE master technician status.
   • Used power grinders, welding torches, hand tools, sanders, spray guns and power tools.
   • Coordinate and service work orders for regular phone and DSL internet customers.
   • Work same as above-Repairs done on Lexus, Bmw, Cadilac and Saab
   • Repair customers vehicles to factory specs using various types of tools including hammers dollies dent pullers welder frame machine bondo.
   • Experience with both PPG and DuPont paint mixing systems, their applications, and all paint prep processes.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your body and frame technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A body and frame technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, body and frame technicians' average salary in indiana is 41% less than in maine.
   • Seniority. Entry-level body and frame technicians 53% less than senior-level body and frame technicians.
   • Certifications. A body and frame technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a body and frame technician's salary.

   Average body and frame technician salary

   $42,808yearly

   $20.58 hourly rate

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   Entry-level body and frame technician salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 19, 2026

4. Writing a body and frame technician job description

   A body and frame technician job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a body and frame technician job description:

   Body and frame technician job description example

   The Frame Technician repairs damaged frame and suspension parts on heavy and medium duty trucks.
   
   Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity. We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird. We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   * Report to Body Shop Foreman or Body Shop Manager, and will be assigned duties on a daily basis.
   * Maintain Proficiency of 60% or better, billing a minimum of 4.8 hours per day.
   * Assist in the smooth flow of work through the shop.
   * Keep area safe and clean.
   * Follow all safety measures for personal and environment safety.
   * Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for each specific task; for eyes (goggles, face shields), hands (gloves), lungs (respiratory systems, dust masks).
   * Maintain all body shop frame equipment in good and safe working condition.
   * Maintain frame machine and measuring equipment in good working condition.
   * Examine damaged vehicles and estimates of repair costs. Immediately report any hidden damage to supervisor.
   * Able to R & I components prior to frame repair.
   * Repair or replace defective mechanical parts.
   * Minor mechanical work - brakes, king pins, steering.
   * Suspension work - replace components as needed.
   * Troubleshoot and diagnose alignment problems.
   * Must be able accurately measures frames for side sway, twist, or diamond conditions and document.
   * Coordinate work with body repair technicians.
   * Accurately record time spent on repairs.
   * Keep production manager aware of work status.
   * Report any lost or broken parts to supervisor.
   * Alert the production manager to any unusual problems or additional work needed on all vehicles.
   * Inspect completed repairs and drive vehicle prior to final quality check by supervisor.
   * Assist with keeping common work areas clean and organized.
   * Keep individual work area free and clear of debris and damaged parts not to be used.
   * Keep abreast of new procedures and advances in repair techniques.
   * Ability to multi-task under pressure.
   
   Education & Experience:
   
   * High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
   * Minimum of 2 years related work experience in a similar position. May substitute the equivalent combination of education and training.
   * Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability
   
   guidelines set forth by the company's insurance carrier.
   
   Other Skills and Abilities Required:
   
   * Proficiency with related hardware/software systems as needed to fully execute the duties required.
   * General office skills and knowledge of equipment and systems including but not limited to filing systems, use of copiers, facsimile machines, and other communication or electronic equipment as may be applicable.
   
   Benefits:
   
   We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.
   
   Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
   
   This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right body and frame technician for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with body and frame technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit body and frame technicians who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your body and frame technician job on Zippia to find and recruit body and frame technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting body and frame technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new body and frame technician

   Once you've found the body and frame technician candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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