Auto Body Apprentice

Caliber; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision from day one

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an Auto Body Apprentice at our Los Angeles location to learn hands-on repair of vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will follow mentor instructions while gaining skills in reading estimates, identifying damage, and performing essential body work.

You will participate in paid trainings like I-CAR and ASE, with weekly pay and benefits from day one, as part of a structured apprenticeship designed to build a career in auto body repair.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding shop tasks.
• Able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Able to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn repair techniques and read basic estimates under guidance.
• Assist in repairing vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Check work for quality and accuracy under mentor supervision.

Skills

Physical stamina

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center

Los Angeles - Downtown

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:

• $19-$22 per hour

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 Calibers 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.