Auto Body Tech San Juan Capistrano, California
Job Ref: 41717
AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN (B-LEVEL) - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA
LARGE COLLISION REPAIR COMPANY IN SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA IS HIRING AN EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN!
We are looking for a strong, productive B-Level Auto Body Technician with experience performing structural and non-structural collision repairs, frame measuring, panel replacement, and advanced bodywork.
CANDIDATES MUST HAVE 5+ YEARS OF AUTO BODY REPAIR EXPERIENCE AND THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE APPROXIMATELY 100 FLAT-RATE (FLAGGED) HOURS PER WEEK.
PAY & SCHEDULE
- Pay: $23-$25 per flat-rate (flagged) hour, depending on experience and certifications
- Shift: 1st Shift / Day Shift
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturdays: Occasionally required depending on workload and management approval
- Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA
- Facility: 26442 Via De Anza, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
- Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable based on experience
- Commute: Must live within approximately 35 minutes of the shop
MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS
- 5+ years of professional auto body / collision repair experience REQUIRED.
- Must be capable of producing approximately 100 flagged hours per week.
- Strong frame repair and frame measuring experience REQUIRED.
- Experience performing structural and non-structural collision repairs.
- Experience replacing quarter panels, door skins, and other body panels.
- Strong welding, metal repair, and panel replacement skills.
- Ability to follow OEM repair procedures and repair plans.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record REQUIRED.
- Must be comfortable driving customer vehicles in and out of the shop.
- Must live within approximately 35 minutes of San Juan Capistrano.
- Stable employment history preferred; candidates with approximately two-year job tenures will be considered.
OEM certifications are not required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs.
- Diagnose and repair frame, unibody, suspension, and body damage.
- Perform frame measuring, straightening, and structural repairs.
- Replace quarter panels, door skins, and damaged body components.
- Perform welding, metal repairs, panel sectioning, and replacement.
- Follow manufacturer repair procedures and quality standards.
- Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Meet production expectations of approximately 100 flagged hours weekly.
- Inspect completed repairs before vehicles move to paint or reassembly.
- Communicate with estimators, parts personnel, and shop management.
- Safely move customer vehicles in and out of the repair facility.
PREFERRED SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
- Frame Measuring and Structural Repair
- Quarter Panel and Door Skin Replacement
- MIG Welding / STRSW
- Aluminum and Steel Repairs
- OEM Repair Procedures
- I-CAR Training or Certification
- High-Volume Collision Repair Experience