Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Body Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves examining damaged vehicles, planning repairs, and ensuring high-quality workmanship. You'll work in a supportive environment that emphasizes safety and teamwork, while also having the opportunity to supervise apprentices. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on people, this position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits. If you are passionate about vehicle repair and looking to grow your career in a thriving company, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to efficiently plan repair processes and examine damaged vehicles.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes and ability to supervise personnel.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan repair processes efficiently.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Vehicle repair process knowledge

I-CAR welding certification

Supervisory skills

Analytical skills

Education

Certification in body repair

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

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan with match

• Referral Bonus (“Crash 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.

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Posted Min Pay Rate USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $174,960.00/Yr.

ID 2025-12282

Category Body Technician

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Postal Code 60468

Location : Address 216 South Harlem Avenue

Remote No

Posted Min Pay Rate USD $65,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $174,960.00/Yr.

Prioritization Tier 2 – Staffing Needs