Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions; Illinois; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

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 seeking a skilled auto body technician to perform high-quality repairs and coordinate with a team to ensure on-time delivery. You will evaluate repair vs. replacement decisions, operate frame equipment, and lead apprentices while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer, and may involve certifications in body repair and welding under I-CAR standards. Join a team focused on quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Frame machine operation required or preferred.
• Ability to analyze and interpret measuring data.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
• Certification in body repair preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Communicates with team on vehicle repair status.
• Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
• Decides on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Removes upholstery/accessories to gain access to vehicle components.
• Attends required safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces with power/hand tools.
• Directs an apprentice and explains procedures as needed.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Measuring data interpretation

Supervisory ability

Background check compliance

Education

Body repair certification preferred

Tools

Frame machine

I-CAR welding certification

Job description

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 ("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.