The Body Repair Technician is responsible for performing high-quality bodywork, surface preparation, and cosmetic repairs on armored vehicle components. This role requires experience in applying, sanding, and finishing techniques, with a strong commitment to precision and craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
* Perform body filler repairs on armored truck panels, doors, hoods, and structural components.
* Repair dents, seams, weld marks, and surface imperfections to meet quality and durability standards.
* Sand, shape, and smooth repaired areas to ensure proper contour and finish.
* Prepare surfaces for primer and paint, including cleaning, masking, and applying sealants as needed.
* Collaborate with welders, fabricators, and paint technicians to ensure seamless repair flow.
* Inspect completed work to ensure adherence to company specifications and customer requirements.
* Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
* Follow all safety protocols related to working with fillers, chemicals, and armored vehicle materials.
* Assist with additional body shop tasks as needed, including minor fabrication or prep work.

Essential Skills
* Proficiency in automotive repair, sanding, grinding, finishing, and bodywork repair.
* Skill in mixing, applying, shaping, and smoothing body filler on metal surfaces.
* Experience with cleaning, grinding, sanding, and prepping armored panels for repair and finishing.
* Proficiency with hand sanding, power sanders, block sanding, and contour shaping.
* Ability to repair dents, weld seams, imperfections, and structural blemishes.
* Experience in masking, priming, feather-edging, and preparing surfaces for paint application.
* Skilled with grinders, DA sanders, body files, spreaders, and shop equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications
* 2+ years of experience in automotive body repair, collision repair, or industrial finishing.
* Strong proficiency in body filler application, sanding, shaping, and finishing.
* Experience working with metal surfaces; aluminum and steel experience preferred.
* Ability to read and follow work orders, repair instructions, and technical drawings.
* Familiarity with industrial or specialty vehicle manufacturing is a plus.
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
* Ability to lift, bend, and work in a shop environment with power tools and chemicals.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Problem-solving and adaptability.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company that offers job security and opportunities for training and cross-training in other departments. Experience a dynamic work environment where your skills are valued and developed.
Work Environment

Work in an auto-body type manufacturing environment, with shifts typically from 7am to 3:30pm, occasionally extending to 4:30pm and Saturdays as business demands. Engage in hands-on work with trucks and vans stripped down to the frame and built from the wheels up, excluding the engine/motor.
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Holly Springs, MS.
Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39520.00 - $43680.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holly Springs,MS.
Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 15, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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