Auto Body Technician

calibercollision; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive pay

I-CAR/ASE training

Paid time off

Day-one benefits

Industry-leading equipment

3M products

Job summary

Caliber Collision Santa Barbara is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to join our fast-paced shop on Edison Ave. You’ll blueprint, straighten and repair frames, perform full collision repairs, and reassemble panels to factory specs with precision.

We offer competitive pay with weekly, DOE rates, ongoing I-CAR/ASE training, paid time off, benefits from day one, and access to industry-leading equipment and 3M products. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Two years of hands-on collision repair experience.
• Frame and structural repair know-how; able to pull, straighten and square.
• Blueprinting and precise repairs to factory specs.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute repairs with no shortcuts.
• Perform full collision repair from minor to major damage.
• Work on panel and structural work to restore factory specs.
• Quality reassembly and proper fit and finish.
• Collaborate with teammates across shop functions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

2+ years experience

Frame & structural repair

Blueprint & fit

Detail oriented

Team player

Physically fit

U.S. work eligibility

Job description

Service Center Santa Barbara - Edison Ave 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-$31 DOE 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?

• 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.