Auto Body Technician / Collision Technician

Don Johnson Motors; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded 401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid I-CAR/OEM certification training

Job summary

Don Johnson Motors Collision Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, is hiring an Auto Body Technician to join a modern, OEM- and I-CAR-certified shop. You’ll perform structural and non-structural repairs, work with estimators and supervisors, and contribute to high-quality workmanship Monday–Friday.

The role offers production-based pay and opportunity for growth in a family-owned group. We value craftsmen who take pride in their craft, adhere to OEM procedures, and maintain safety and quality at every

Qualifications

• I-CAR certification preferred; structural repair, welding, measuring and modern collision repair experience preferred.
• Technicians provide their own tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs
• Repair and replace body panels and vehicle components
• Perform welding and structural repairs based on training and qualifications
• Follow OEM repair procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Execute established repair plans accurately and efficiently
• Identify and communicate additional repair needs
• Work closely with estimators, production leadership, parts, and fellow technicians
• Maintain an organized and safe work area
• Inspect your work and take ownership of repair quality
• Return vehicles to guests repaired properly, safely, and professionally

Job description

Description

Auto Body Technician

Don Johnson Motors Collision Center | Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Steady work. Production pay. Monday–Friday. A modern shop where quality work matters.

Don Johnson Motors Collision Center in Rice Lake is hiring an Auto Body Technician / Collision Repair Technician to join our growing team.

We have an established backlog of work, a modern OEM- and I-CAR-certified collision facility, experienced support, and a culture that values people who work hard, take pride in their craft, and do things the right way.

We’re hiring across skill levels. Whether you’re an experienced body technician or a developing technician with the ability and drive to become exceptional, we want to hear from you.

What You Can Expect

• Consistent work with an existing repair backlog
• Production-based pay that rewards performance
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Modern, state-of-the-art collision repair facility
• OEM and I-CAR certified environment
• Experienced team of 8 body technicians
• Support from 2 estimators and 2 supervisors
• Paid I-CAR and OEM training
• Opportunities to advance as your skills and leadership grow
• A fifth-generation, family-owned company where strong performers are noticed and valued

What You’ll Do

• Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs
• Repair and replace body panels and vehicle components
• Perform welding and structural repairs based on your training and qualifications
• Follow OEM repair procedures and manufacturer specifications
• Execute established repair plans accurately and efficiently
• Identify and communicate additional repair needs
• Work closely with estimators, production leadership, parts, and fellow technicians
• Maintain an organized and safe work area
• Inspect your work and take ownership of repair quality
• Return vehicles to our guests repaired properly, safely, and professionally

This is a body technician position. Refinishing and ADAS calibration are handled separately.

What Success Looks Like

High performance matters here. So does how you achieve it.

We measure success through:

• Billed hours
• Technician efficiency
• Repair quality and comeback performance
• Guest satisfaction
• Teamwork and communication
• Consistent adherence to proper repair procedures

Production never comes at the expense of safety, quality, or integrity.

We expect our technicians to make quality personal, speak up when something isn’t right, and never take shortcuts that compromise a repair or our guest’s safety.

Who Will Thrive Here

You’ll fit well on our team if you:

• Take pride in doing excellent work
• Work hard and stay productive
• Have a positive attitude
• Are dependable and follow through
• Work well with others
• Accept coaching and want to improve
• Pay attention to details
• Respect established repair procedures
• Take personal ownership of your work
• Do the right thing even when nobody is watching

I-CAR certification is preferred. Structural repair, welding, measuring, and modern collision repair experience are also preferred, but we will consider candidates at multiple experience levels.

Technicians provide their own tools.

Compensation & Benefits

• Production-based compensation
• Company-funded 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Paid I-CAR and OEM certification training
• No-cost college degree programs for eligible team members and family members
• Employee discounts and partner benefits

Grow Your Career

This can be more than your next body shop job.

As your skills, performance, and leadership grow, opportunities within Don Johnson Auto Group can include advanced technician roles, estimating, production leadership, collision center management, and multi-location leadership.

We want people who want to keep getting better, both professionally and personally.

Why Don Johnson Motors?

Don Johnson Motors is a fifth-generation, family-owned automotive group serving Northwest Wisconsin.

Our Rice Lake dealership has been recognized among Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For, and our organization has been recognized as a Wisconsin Family Business of the Year.

But culture isn’t an award on the wall.

It’s how we work every day: treating people right, honoring our commitments, holding ourselves to high standards, helping one another succeed, and taking responsibility for the quality of our work.

If you want steady work, the opportunity to produce, a strong team around you, and a place where craftsmanship and character both matter, we’d like to meet you.