Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off and holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Employment training (I-CAR, ASE)

Job summary

Caliber Collision's Poughkeepsie service center is looking for experienced auto collision repair technicians to restore vehicles to factory specs using modern equipment and teamwork. You will handle full collision repair, from frame straightening to final reassembly, ensuring quality and safety.

Competitive pay of $70,000 to $100,000+ annually based on experience, plus benefits, training and career growth opportunities. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
• Ability to pull, straighten, and square frames.
• Blueprint it and fix it right the first time.
• Attention to tightened bolts, welds, and precision.
• Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Collaborative team player with painters, estimators and front office.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute repairs with no guesswork or shortcuts.
• Handle full collision repair from minor to major frame work.
• Perform panel and structural work to factory specs.
• Deliver quality reassembly with proper fit and finish.
• Work as a team to move cars efficiently through the shop.
• Maintain a tidy, safe work environment.

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

Poughkeepsie

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.

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 —Flat Rate pay of $70,000 to $100,000 PLUS annually based on experience.


• 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.

Accidents are our business. Being a great place to work? We do that on purpose.

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.