Auto Body Collision Repair Technician

Quonset Auto Body, Powered by VIVE Collision; North Kingstown (RI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

I-CAR & OEM certifications paid

401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off + 8 holidays

Growth opportunities across our group

Uniforms and PPE provided

Job summary

Quonset Auto Body, powered by VIVE Collision, is hiring an Auto Body Collision Repair Technician in North Kingstown, RI. This full-time role offers $37.00–$45.00 per hour, with pay based on experience, certifications, and location.

The shop emphasizes OEM procedures, ongoing training, and a strong team culture that supports growth and professional development. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of auto body experience and may hold I-CAR or OEM certifications.

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 experience

I-CAR / OEM training

Job description

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Auto Body Collision Repair Technician

Full Time Quonset Auto Body, North Kingstown, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 3472

Salary Range: $37.00 To $45.00 Hourly

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

Pay:$37.00 - $45.00 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
• 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

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.