Auto Body Technician — Frame/Welding Lead Tech

Crash Champions; Peotone (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Crash Champions is seeking a Body Technician to join our team in Peotone, IL. This Regular Full-Time role involves examining damaged vehicles, planning repairs, and coordinating with teammates to ensure quality and on-time completion.

Qualifications include body repair certification, I-CAR welding certification, and the ability to supervise repair personnel. The posted pay ranges from $65,000 to $174,960 per year with standard benefits and a commission/flag pay structure.

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

Vehicle repair knowledge

Supervisory ability

Background check clearance

Measuring data interpretation

Education

Body repair certification

I-CAR welding certification

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking a Body Technician to join our team in Peotone, IL. This Regular Full-Time role involves examining damaged vehicles, planning repairs, and coordinating with teammates to ensure quality and on-time completion.

Qualifications include body repair certification, I-CAR welding certification, and the ability to supervise repair personnel. The posted pay ranges from $65,000 to $174,960 per year with standard benefits and a commission/flag pay structure.