Auto Body Technician – Frame & Precision Repairs

Crash Champions; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate repair status with the team to ensure a smooth, on‑time workflow across the shop.

You will perform quality frame and body repairs, decide repair versus replacement by safety and cost, supervise apprentices when needed, and participate in safety meetings, while delivering consistent results under a commission/flag pay structure.

Qualifications

• Frame machine operation experience required.
• Body repair certification preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair processes by manufacturer.
• I-CAR welding certification.
• Ability to read measuring data and drawings.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must pass thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicles and plan repair processes.
• Collaborate with team on repair status.
• Perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status.
• Decide repair vs. replacement considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
• Remove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic components to gain access to areas.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Direct apprentices and explain procedures to assistant.
• Oversee workflow to ensure efficient shop operations.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair knowledge

I-CAR welding

Measuring data analysis

Supervise repair personnel

Background check clearance

Job description

Crash Champions in Virginia Beach is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate repair status with the team to ensure a smooth, on‑time workflow across the shop.

You will perform quality frame and body repairs, decide repair versus replacement by safety and cost, supervise apprentices when needed, and participate in safety meetings, while delivering consistent results under a commission/flag pay structure.