Auto Body Technician: Career Growth & Benefits

Kentucky Collision Centers; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holiday time

Floating holiday

401(k) retirement plan with Company?

Job summary

Kentucky Collision Centers is seeking skilled auto body technicians to join our local team. You will repair vehicles, restore panels, and install replacements to the highest OEM-certified standards, ensuring safe, accurate repairs done right the first time.

We value attention to detail and teamwork. Benefits include health and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, paid training, and clear paths for advancement across multiple brands and locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of collision repair experience or completion of a technical school program or apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes and manufacturer repair procedures.
• Able to read and work from job orders and estimates with little supervision.
• I-CAR welding certification preferred.
• Physically able to lift up to 35 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles according to the estimate and established quality standards, including removing damaged parts and installing replacements.
• Restore body panels, structural components, and outer body parts to pre-accident condition using specialized tools and equipment.
• Communicate with management regarding additional repairs needed, potential delays, or changes to promised completion times.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good working order and operate all equipment safely.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of safety hazards at all times.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including eye protection.
• Assist team members with repair and vehicle preparation as needed based on schedule and workload.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local regulations governing body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read and interpret orders

Frame machine

I-CAR welding certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

Kentucky Collision Centers is seeking skilled auto body technicians to join our local team. You will repair vehicles, restore panels, and install replacements to the highest OEM-certified standards, ensuring safe, accurate repairs done right the first time.

We value attention to detail and teamwork. Benefits include health and vision insurance, PTO, paid holidays, a 401(k) with company match, paid training, and clear paths for advancement across multiple brands and locations.