Caliber Collision

On-the-job Training

• Safety
  • Understands safe work practices
  • Understands required PPE, safe use of air hoses, jacks, jack stands, lifts, roll-up doors and other shop equipment
  • Knows location of the MSDS, eye wash stations, fire extinguishers, spill kits, and other safety equipment. Keep work areas clean and organized.
  • Understands use of used oil and coolant drums and other SOPs for managing hazardous materials
  • Can safely R&I wheels and jump start vehicles. Consistently wears all required PPE for the job and immediately reports safety hazards to supervisors
• Repair Planning
  • Knows the names of basic vehicle components and their locations on the vehicle. Knows which components are bolt-on or weld-on.
  • Understands how to read a repair estimate including labor types, operations, hours, part types, sublet operations , and repair notes.
  • Compares estimated damages to actual vehicle damages and can identify when additional repairs or parts may be required.
  • Prepares supplements including repair method changes and additional repairs needed. Can identify necessary clips, hardware, and materials.
  • Reads and understands repair procedure documents and can apply the information to repairs being performed.
• Disassembly
  • Disassembles bumpers, lamps, grilles, splash shields, moldings, etc. without causing additional vehicle damage. Uses proper bag and tag procedures.
  • Separates damaged from undamaged parts and properly utilizes parts carts. Protects/stores components per Caliber SOP to prevent damage.
  • Drains and refills engine cooling system. Properly performs A/C refrigerant recovery. Removes A/C condenser and radiator assembly to expose hidden damage.
  • Disassembles/detrims complex components like doors without damaging parts and uses proper bag and tag procedures.
  • Properly completes 100% teardowns, including blend panels, and separates R&I from R&R parts, including one-time-use parts.