Auto Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in St Cloud, FL is hiring an Auto Body Apprentice to learn hands-on body repair in a production shop. You will follow a mentor’s guidance, learn to read repair estimates, identify damage and perform repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.

Eligible candidates should be at least 18, have a valid driver's license, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. The role includes training through I-CAR and ASE programs and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow repair estimates
• Ability to learn reading estimates and identify damage
• Ability to perform repairs with attention to quality and safety

Responsibilities

• Perform body repair tasks under mentor guidance
• Learn to read estimates and identify damage
• Repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy
• Follow mentor directions and participate in training programs

Skills

Reading estimates

Repair vehicles

Quality check

Education

Collision Vo-Tech certification

Job description

Service Center

St Cloud

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Body Apprentice to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques and take responsibility for learning all training material and hands-on skills. The Body Apprentice will also follow the mentor’s direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy.

BENEFITS OF JOINING CALIBER

• Benefits from day one: Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products
• Paid Vacation & Holidays – Can begin accruing day 1
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within!
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE
• A career for life: You’ll gain hands‑on experience within a production shop

REQUIREMENTS

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy
• Nice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Be able to understand instructions – written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.