Auto Body Technician

Caliber; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

I-CAR/ASE certifications

Paid time off & holidays

Day-one benefits

Best equipment and tech

Job summary

Caliber Battle Creek is seeking an experienced collision repair technician for our Service Center. You will perform full collision repairs, from frame straightening to component reassembly, ensuring factory specifications and safety standards are met.

We offer a speed-to-start bonus of $1500 on your first paycheck and competitive pay, plus training like I-CAR and ASE certifications. Day-one benefits include health, dental, and 401k matching, with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• At least two years of turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
• Blueprint it, fix it right the first time.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute repairs to factory specs.
• Full collision repair from dings to frame rebuilds.
• Panel and structural work for bent or twisted parts.
• Quality reassembly with precise fit and finish.
• Work as a team with painters, estimators, and front office staff.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times.

Skills

Experienced hands

Frame and structural know-how

No-shortcuts mentality

Sharp eye for detail

Physically fit for the job

Team-first attitude

Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Job description

Service Center

Battle Creek

Every day, over 20,000 car accidents disrupt lives. When our customers face one, we step in to make things right — quickly, confidently, and with care.

At Caliber, fixing fenders has its benefits—like working with modern equipment, opportunities to create a career that works for you, and a center safety rating that helps make sure you get home to your family each night.

SPEED-TO-START BONUS! – Start in October and receive:

A one-time payment of $1500 on your first paycheck

Are you the right fit?

If you find yourself nodding your head to the list below, Caliber might be right for you.

• Experienced hands—At least two years of turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
• Frame and structural know-how—If you can pull, straighten, and square it up, we want you.
• No-shortcuts mentality—Blueprint it, fix it right the first time.
• Sharp eye for detail—You’re committed to tightened bolts, perfected welds, and no excuses.
• Physically fit for the job—You can lift up to 50lbs.
• Team-first attitude—You collaborate with the painters, estimators, and front office staff in the business.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

What’s in it for you?

We value your skills and reward you with solid benefits, performance-based earning potential, and opportunities to build a career that moves you forward.

• Competitive pay—Unlimited work paired with a flag rate of up to $20–$30 paid weekly means your hard work is rewarded.
• Career growth—Opportunities to create a career that works for you.
• Training that levels you up—I-CAR, ASE certifications—we invest in you.
• Paid time off and holidays—Start accruing time off on day one and enjoysix company-wide holidays each year.
• Day-one benefits—Medical, dental, vision, 401k match—no waiting.
• Best equipment and tech in the business—3M products, industry-leading gear.

How will you spend your days?

No two crashes are identical, which means your days are filled with new challenges and interesting work.

• Blueprint and execute—No guesswork, no shortcuts—just clean, precise repairs.
• Full collision repair—From fender benders to frame rebuilds, you handle it all.
• Panel and structural work—If it’s bent, twisted or torn, you bring it back to factory specs.
• Quality reassembly—Fit and finish matter—your final touches make all the difference.
• Work as a team—Trust and teamwork move cars through.
• Keep it clean—A pro always puts work location safety and tidiness first.

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.