Being a good body shop technician requires meticulous attention to detail, a high level of skill, and patience since they often work on complex repairs that can take weeks. They must be able to disassemble and reassemble vehicles and possess strong organizational skills.
During a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, for the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo, Work Truck learned more about what traits make a good body shop technician from two people who know.
Mitch Davisson, director of collision centers, Rush Enterprises, and Chris Scott, body shop manager, Rush Truck Centers, explained what they think it takes to make a good body shop technician and the challenges of the job.
In this video, you will hear about:
How the skill set required in the body shop is more refined, involving hands-on work with painting, chemicals, compounds, and adhesives.
How a positive attitude is crucial for a good body shop technician, even if they possess exceptional skills.
How technicians benefit from extensive training from companies like 3M and Axalta, which enhances their capabilities in the body shop.
The importance of body shop technicians being detail-oriented and patient since the pace of work is typically slower compared to the service side, and jobs can take longer to complete.