Auto Body Technician: Expert Collision Repairs

Quality Collision Group; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

401(k) with employer match

Paid Training

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Quality Collision Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician in California to repair collision-damaged vehicles and restore them to pre-accident condition using OEM procedures and industry standards. This role involves structural and non-structural repairs, component replacement, fit and finish work, and quality checks to meet production targets.

You will inspect repairs, read plans, perform welding and panel work, and communicate findings to the estimator.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional auto body repair experience in the collision repair industry.
• Strong knowledge of OEM repair procedures and manufacturer-specific repair requirements.
• Working knowledge of I-CAR repair standards and accepted collision repair methods.
• Experience with structural and non-structural repair, panel replacement, welding, and vehicle disassembly/reassembly.
• Ability to read and follow repair plans, estimates, and OEM procedures.
• Strong commitment to repair quality, safety, productivity, and continued learning.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and review the approved repair plan before beginning work.
• Perform structural and non-structural body repairs in accordance with OEM procedures.
• Remove, repair, replace, and reinstall damaged vehicle components and body panels.
• Make appropriate repair-versus-replace recommendations based on safety, quality, and repair procedures.
• Perform measuring, pulling, welding, metal repair, panel alignment, and related body operations as qualified.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining quality and on-time production expectations.
• Communicate additional damage or repair concerns to the estimator or production team.
• Maintain tools, equipment, PPE, and a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Auto body repair

OEM repair procedures

I-CAR standards

Welding

Repair plans reading

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Quality Collision Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician in California to repair collision-damaged vehicles and restore them to pre-accident condition using OEM procedures and industry standards. This role involves structural and non-structural repairs, component replacement, fit and finish work, and quality checks to meet production targets.

You will inspect repairs, read plans, perform welding and panel work, and communicate findings to the estimator.