Auto Body Technician

Caliber Collision; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training: I-CAR, ASE certifications

Paid time off and holidays

Excellent benefits: medical, dental, 3

Job summary

Caliber Collision Garden Grove is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to join our team and restore vehicles to like-new condition.

You will blueprint, repair, and rebuild cars using modern equipment, from minor fender benders to frame work, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork with painters, estimators, and front office staff.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
• Frame and structural know-how: pull, straighten, and square.
• No-shortcuts mentality: blueprint it, fix it right the first time.
• Sharp eye for detail: tightened bolts, perfected welds.
• Physically fit: able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team-first attitude: collaborate with painters, estimators, and front office staff.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute—clean, precise repairs.
• Full collision repair—fender benders to frame rebuilds.
• Panel and structural work—bring back to factory specs.
• Quality reassembly—fit and finish matter.
• Work as a team—trust and teamwork move cars through.
• Keep it clean—safety and tidiness matter.

Skills

Collision repair

Frame repair

Blueprinting

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Tools

I-CAR certifications

ASE certifications

Job description

Service Center Garden Grove

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?

• Competitive pay—Unlimited work paired with a flag rate of up to $20–$23 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 enjoy six 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 Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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.

About Caliber

Founded in 1997, the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states and Caliber Auto Glass for glass repair and replacement.

Caliber was recognized as the only company of its kind to make the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," an honor awarded to companies with high employee satisfaction.

Caliber was also the only auto service provider to receive an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medal in the Extra-Large Company (500+ employees) category, recognizing Caliber for going above and beyond to make a positive impact.

With the purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life, Caliber's more than 25,000 teammates are committed to getting customers back on the road safely—and back to the rhythm of their lives—every day.

Dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience, Caliber continues to rank among the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry.

Caliber is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Learn more about Caliber at caliber.com.

At Caliber, our purpose is Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life. It drives us. It's the promise we make to our guests AND our teammates. These five core values help us deliver on that promise everyday.

Caliber provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training Caliber provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the application process.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact [e-mail].