Auto Body Apprentice

Caliber; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Weekly pay

3M products

Vacation & holidays

Career growth

I-CAR & ASE trainings

Hands-on production experience

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Gilroy, CA is hiring an Auto Body Apprentice to perform all-purpose duties, learning repair techniques and following mentor guidance to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality.

Benefits include day-one medical, dental and vision, weekly pay, paid vacation, and opportunities for hands-on training and advancement within a production shop environment.

Qualifications

• 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: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry techniques.
• Read estimates and learn hands-on skills under mentor guidance.
• Check work for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Physical stamina

Follow instructions

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center

Gilroy

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.

OUR AUTO BODY APPRENTICES FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $17-23 per hour/Flag hour turned

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.