Behind the Scenes: A Day in the Life of an Auto Body Technician at Colorado Coach Auto Body
At Colorado Coach Auto Body, our technicians are masters of multitasking, often working on multiple vehicles throughout the day. From teardown and inspection to reassembly and final quality checks, these professionals ensure each vehicle meets our high standards before returning to the customer. Let’s take a look behind the scenes to see what a typical day looks like for our auto body technicians.
Morning: Teardown and Inspection
The day may begin with tearing down vehicles for a thorough inspection. Once a vehicle is ready for an in-depth look, the technician carefully dismantles the necessary parts to uncover any hidden damage. This is a critical step, as often the full extent of the damage goes beyond what was listed in the initial insurance report.
At Colorado Coach Auto Body, technicians play a crucial role in writing insurance supplements. When they discover additional issues not covered in the initial insurance-approved damage list, they document and submit these findings to the insurance company. This ensures that the customer gets full coverage for all necessary repairs. With multiple vehicles moving through the shop, technicians may be performing teardowns on several cars, making time management and precision essential.
Midday: Juggling Repairs and Parts Coordination
With inspections completed and insurance supplements submitted, our technicians move on to repairs. However, at our shop, repairs only begin once all approved parts are in stock. This approach prevents delays that could occur if technicians start on a vehicle before the necessary parts arrive. Once everything is ready, they work through the vehicles in the queue.
Since our team handles multiple vehicles each day, they frequently shift between jobs, focusing on whichever vehicle has the required parts available and approved by insurance. One vehicle might be in the final stages of reassembly, while another is undergoing a major structural repair. Balancing these jobs requires both technical skill and efficient organization.
Afternoon: Reassembly and Final Inspection
Our technicians aren’t just involved in tearing down vehicles—they also take on the critical task of reassembling vehicles once the repairs are complete. While our painters handle the painting process, the technicians ensure that all parts are properly reinstalled. Reassembly is a meticulous task where every part must fit exactly as it should. This attention to detail ensures that once the vehicle is fully repaired, it not only looks perfect but also functions safely and smoothly.
Before a vehicle is cleared to leave the shop, our technicians conduct a final inspection. This step ensures that every repaired or replaced part is fitted properly and meets both our quality standards and the customer’s expectations. Technicians check for proper alignment, part functionality, and overall aesthetics to ensure the vehicle is road-ready and safe to return to the customer.
Managing Multiple Jobs in a Day
At Colorado Coach Auto Body, our technicians are highly skilled at working on several vehicles at a time. Whether it’s performing a teardown on one car while awaiting parts for another or handling a final inspection while repairs are completed on another vehicle, they’re constantly juggling tasks. This fast-paced, dynamic environment demands a high level of expertise and flexibility.
Throughout the day, technicians move fluidly from one job to the next, ensuring no time is wasted and that every vehicle gets the attention it deserves. This multitasking ability is what keeps our shop running efficiently and allows us to provide top-tier service to every customer.
A day in the life of an auto body technician at Colorado Coach Auto Body is anything but monotonous. These skilled professionals are responsible for everything from detailed inspections and supplements to major structural repairs and final vehicle reassembly. Their ability to work on multiple vehicles in a day while maintaining a high standard of quality is what sets us apart. It’s this dedication and craftsmanship that ensures our customers drive away with their vehicles restored to perfection.
