Auto Body Technician - Flat Rate

Crash Champions; Southaven (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Auto Body Technician to join their dynamic team in Southaven. This exciting role involves examining damaged vehicles, planning repairs, and ensuring quality work while maintaining efficiency. The company values a people-first approach, offering competitive compensation and a supportive environment. With a commitment to excellence in collision repair, this position provides an opportunity to grow in a fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about automotive repair and thrive in a collaborative atmosphere, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical 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 knowledge of vehicle repair processes.
• Certification in body repair preferred, with skills in supervising repair personnel.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan repair processes efficiently.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Vehicle repair process knowledge

Analyzing measuring data

Supervisory skills

Education

Certification in body repair

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

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As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

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. Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
5. Ability to supervise repair personnel.
6. Must be able to pass thorough background check.

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

1. Medical Insurance
2. Vision Insurance
3. Group Life Insurance
4. Disability Insurance
5. 401k Retirement Plan with match
6. Referral Bonus (“Crash From Crash”)
7. 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.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties. Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.