Auto Body Technician

Caliber; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career growth

Training programs

PTO & holidays

Day-one benefits

Advanced equipment

Job summary

Caliber Service Center in Watsonville, CA is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to join our team. You’ll perform full collision repairs, from dented panels to frame straightening, ensuring factory-spec workmanship and safety standards.

You’ll collaborate with painters, estimators, and front-office staff to move cars efficiently. We offer competitive pay, training (I-CAR, ASE), paid time off, and day-one benefits to help you grow your career with Caliber.

Qualifications

• Experienced hands—At least two years turning wrecks into road-ready rides.
• Frame and structural know-how—pull, straighten, and square it up.
• No-shortcuts mentality—Blueprint it and fix it right the first time.
• Sharp eye for detail—tightened bolts and precise welds with no excuses.
• Physically fit for the job—able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Team-first attitude—collaborate with painters, estimators, and front office.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint and execute repairs with precision and no guesswork.
• Full collision repair from dents to frame rebuilds.
• Panel and structural work to factory specs.
• Quality reassembly and fit/finish accuracy.
• Work as a team to move cars efficiently.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.

Skills

Two+ years experience

Frame & structural

No-shortcuts

Attention to detail

Physically fit

Team-first attitude

US work eligibility

Job description

Service Center

CSCS CA

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 50 lbs.

• 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?

We value your skills and reward you with solid benefits, performance-based earning potential, and opportunities to build a career that moves you forward.

• Competitive pay—Unlimited work paired with a flag rate of up to $22–$25 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 enjoysix 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.