Blue Printer

**1. JOB PURPOSE**:
As a member of Fix Auto’s production team, a Repair Planner plays a key role in ensuring an accurate estimate is written and all related collision damage is captured in the estimate and documented.

**2.**:
The Repair Planner is responsible for mapping all related and non-related collision damage on the vehicle upon vehicle check in and before vehicle disassembly. After disassembly, they are to again review the damages with the auto body technician and ensure all related damage is captured on the initial estimate. The Repair Planner is also required to document repairs with both pre and post scans and in-process pictures. Other duties aimed at assisting the overall production of the shop may be assigned later.

**3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Pre/Post Scanning**
- Scan every vehicle upon arrival and departure
- Send notes to Estimator and Production Manager on any outstanding codes

**Blueprinting/Mapping**
- Assist in bringing in vehicles to be mapped
- Mapping vehicles for related and non-related damage
- Update estimator and production manager on previous damage
- Provide estimates on previous damage to estimator
- Take necessary photos of vehicle before repair
- Getting the paint code and ensuring it is on the workorder
- Write estimates on non-drive/tow in vehicles
- Write all supplements after vehicle disassembly
- Order additional parts
- Update Estimator and Production Manager on delays or if a file needs to be sent for approval
- Have Estimate “ready to send” when done blueprinting vehicle
- Inform the Estimator once the Estimate is done so they can send to the customer/insurance company, order parts etc.
- Update the production board as necessary

**Additional Tasks**
- Shuttling vehicles to sublet as needed
- Taking in progress photos with the Dragon camera
- Complete all non-drive estimates

**4. WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Employees may be required to work in potentially hazardous environments requiring personal protective equipment
- Employees may be exposed to dust, hazardous chemicals and high levels of noise
- Employees may be exposed to uncomfortable work settings; may have long combinations of standing, crouching, or sitting
- Repetitive tasks within a fast-paced environment
- Overtime as required

**5. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE**:
**EDUCATION**

High School Diploma

**EXPERIENCE**

Experience in a customer service role

Experience estimating and assessing vehicle damage

**SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE**

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Customer service and professionalism skills

Knowledge of the auto body industry and vehicle damage

Demonstrates leadership capabilities

**6. EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE COMPETENCIES**

Accountability

Punctuality

Team Work

Adaptability

Communication

Planning

Problem Solving

Organizing

Results Oriented