Auto Body Collision Repair Technician

Socket.dev; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO + holidays

Paid training & certifications

Uniforms & PPE

Job summary

VIVE Collision is hiring an Auto Body Technician with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction. The role pays $35.00 - $50.00 per hour and offers extensive training, certifications, and career growth within a tech-forward collision repair shop.

We invest in our people with OEM/ICAR training paid for, modern facilities, and competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with match, and generous PTO plus holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of auto body experience preferred.
• I-CAR or OEM training a plus.
• Ability to read estimates and follow written instructions.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift 80 lbs. and perform physical repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs.
• Complete light non-structural repairs (sanding, finishing, bumper work).
• Follow proper blueprinting and disassembly procedures.
• Identify additional damage and communicate with the estimator.
• Use proper safety equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Skills

Auto body repair

Reading estimates

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Auto Body Tech Wanted | Plenty of work. Training Paid. Big Growth. Real Support

Pay:$35.00 - $50.00 Hourly
Note: Pay may vary based on experience, certifications, and location.

Be valued. Be supported. Be part of the future of collision repair.

We’re not a typical body shop. VIVE Collision follows OEM repair procedures, invest heavily in training, and put people first. If you’re a reliable, quality-driven Auto Body Tech who’s ready for something better, this is your chance.

Who We Are

We’re committed to doing what’s right for the customer, the proper OEM way. And we’re committed to YOU. If you want to join a team that invests in its people and works with purpose, this is the place.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Paid I-CAR & OEM certifications (we pay for all of it)
• Modern shops with state-of-the-art equipment
• Medical, dental, vision (including domestic partners)
• $50,000 employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Employee Assistance Program (counseling, financial, legal, wellness)
• Paid time off + 8 holidays (including Black Friday & your Birthday off!)
• Growth opportunities across our company
• Uniforms and PPE provided
  What You’ll Do
  • Perform high-quality structural, body, frame, and unibody repairs
  • Complete light non-structural repairs (sanding, finishing, bumper work)
  • Follow proper blueprinting and disassembly procedures
  • Identify additional damage and communicate with the estimator
  • Use proper safety equipment and maintain a clean, organized work area
  What You Bring
  • 5+ years of auto body experience preferred
  • I-CAR or OEM training a plus
  • Ability to read estimates and follow written instructions
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift 80 lbs. and perform physical repair tasks
  Ready for a better shop and a better career?

  The specific pay rate/salary offered to a candidate may be influenced byseveralfactorsincluding experience, education, specialized certifications from OEMs, and where the job islocated.

  We are an equal opportunity employer andconsiderall qualified applicants equallyregardless ofrace, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.