Auto Body Technician — Frame, Weld, EV Certified

Crash Champions; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 171,000; 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

Job summary

Crash Champions is hiring at our Elgin, IL location for skilled collision repair technicians. You will examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and perform high-quality work while maintaining on-time status.

You will decide on repair versus replacement, supervise apprentices, and collaborate with a team across the shop. Ideal candidates have frame machine experience, body repair certification preferred, and a solid understanding of vehicle repair processes by manufacturers, plus I-CAR welding

Qualifications

• Certification in body repair preferred.
• Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturers.
• I-CAR welding certification.
• Ability to supervise repair personnel.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicle and plans repair process.
• Communicates repair status with team.
• Performs quality repairs keeping on-time status.
• Decides on repair vs. replacement considering safety, cost, cycle time.
• Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and components to access areas.
• Attends safety meetings.
• Files, grinds, sands repaired surfaces with tools.
• Directs an apprentice when needed.

Skills

Frame machine operation

Supervise repair personnel

Safety conscience

Ability to pass background check

Measuring data interpretation

Vehicle repair knowledge

Job description

Crash Champions is hiring at our Elgin, IL location for skilled collision repair technicians. You will examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and perform high-quality work while maintaining on-time status.

You will decide on repair versus replacement, supervise apprentices, and collaborate with a team across the shop. Ideal candidates have frame machine experience, body repair certification preferred, and a solid understanding of vehicle repair processes by manufacturers, plus I-CAR welding