Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions

Blue Island (IL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 175,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is hiring a Body Technician at our Chicago-area facility. This Regular Full-Time role reports to the shop leadership and involves repairing damaged vehicles to factory specifications, while maintaining safety and productivity standards.

The technician will operate frame equipment, perform high-quality body repairs, and supervise junior staff as needed. Competitive pay with robust benefits is provided in a fast-growing MSO environment.

Qualifications

Ability to use frame machine.
Certification in body repair preferred.
Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
I-CAR welding certified.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
Ability to supervise repair personnel.
Must be able to pass thorough background check

Responsibilities

Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
Communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
Decides repair vs. replace based on safety, cost, and cycle time.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
Participates in all required safety meetings.
Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Directs the work of an apprentice when needed.

Skills

Frame machine operation

I-CAR welding certified

Repair process knowledge

Measuring data analysis

Supervisory ability

Background check clearance

Body repair certification desired

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert . For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
Participates in all required safety meetings.
Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Qualifications

Ability to use frame machine.
Certification in body repair preferred.
Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
I-CAR welding certified.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
Ability to supervise repair personnel.
Must be able to pass thorough background check

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

This position is paid on a commission/ flag rate structure. Flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week. The compensation range listed is the average flag pay range for a typical full-time employee in this position.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $175,140.00/Yr.

2026-23230