Auto Body Technician - Flat Rate

Crash Champions; Fort Worth, Chicago (TX, IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing firm in the collision repair industry, where your skills will make a significant impact. This role involves examining damaged vehicles, planning efficient repair processes, and ensuring quality repairs while maintaining safety and cost-effectiveness. You'll work alongside a dedicated team, utilizing advanced tools and techniques to restore vehicles to their best condition. With a commitment to trust and excellence, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about vehicle repair and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ability to use frame machine and analyze measuring data.
• Certification in body repair and I-CAR welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan repair processes efficiently.
• Perform quality repairs and communicate with team on status.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Analyzing and interpreting measuring data

Supervising repair personnel

Education

Certification in body repair

I-CAR welding certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Champions Do More

At Crash Champions, We Believe the Difference is Trust. Crash Champions is one of the fastest growing and most exciting brands in the collision repair industry. The company is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S., serving customers and business partners at more than 600 state-of-the-art repair centers in 36 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2022 MSO Executive of the Year, Matt Ebert. For more information, and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com.

Responsibilities

1. Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
2. Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
3. Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
4. Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
5. Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
6. Participates in all required safety meetings.
7. Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
8. Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Qualifications

1. Ability to use frame machine.
2. Certification in body repair preferred.
3. Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
4. I-CAR welding certified.
5. Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
6. Ability to supervise repair personnel.
7. Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Crash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

This position is paid on a commission/flag rate structure. Flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week. The compensation range listed is the average flag pay range for a typical full-time employee in this position.

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