Auto Body Technician

calibercollision; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR / ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision Salinas - Downtown is seeking an experienced automotive body technician to repair vehicles after collisions. You will blueprint and execute repairs from fender to frame, work on panel and structural components, and ensure everything meets factory specs with high quality and safety in mind.

You'll collaborate with painters and estimators, lift up to 50 lbs, and progress through I-CAR and ASE training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least two years of collision repair experience.
• Frame and structural repair knowledge.
• Blueprinting and precision repairs.
• Attention to detail with tight tolerances.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team-oriented, collaborates with painters and estimators.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute repairs to factory specs.
• Perform full collision repair from minor to major.
• Work on panel and structural repairs.
• Quality reassembly and finishing touches.
• Collaborate with teammates to move cars through.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.

Skills

Collision repair

Frame & structural repair

Blueprinting & precision

Detail oriented

Physical strength 50 lbs

Team collaboration

US work eligibility

Job description

Service Center Salinas - Downtown

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?

• 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 $24-$28 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

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.