Auto Body Technician: Frame & Welding Expert | 65k-162k

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 162,000; 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 (“Cash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced collision repair technician in Columbus to examine vehicles, plan repairs, and guide repair staff through the process. You will perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status, decide between repair or replace, and ensure safety and cost considerations are met.

The role requires background check approval and is paid per commission/flag rate with wage guarantees to meet local minimums.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Frame machine use

Body repair cert

Vehicle repair process

I-CAR welding cert

Measuring data analysis

Supervise technicians

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced collision repair technician in Columbus to examine vehicles, plan repairs, and guide repair staff through the process. You will perform quality repairs while maintaining on-time status, decide between repair or replace, and ensure safety and cost considerations are met.

The role requires background check approval and is paid per commission/flag rate with wage guarantees to meet local minimums.