Auto Body Apprentice

Caliber; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid trainings (I-CAR & ASE)

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Whittier, CA is seeking an Auto Body Apprentice to learn repair techniques and assist with restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will work under a mentor, reading estimates, identifying damage, and performing repairs with emphasis on quality and safety.

Benefits begin day one, with weekly pay and opportunities for skill certifications (I-CAR, ASE). Must be 18+, have a valid license, and be eager to learn in a production shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Caliber’s insurance policy.
• Experience in collision repair is a plus (not required).

Responsibilities

• Perform all-purpose duties in auto body repair to help restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Follow mentor directions while learning to read estimates and identify damage.
• Repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Service Center

Whittier

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:

• $20-$23 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 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

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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.