Auto Body Technician - Lead Repairs & EV Certified

Crash Champions; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; 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 is seeking skilled collision repair technicians to examine damaged vehicles and plan repairs, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role involves coordinating with team members, performing high-quality repairs, and guiding apprentices when needed.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a compensation model that includes base pay with a commission/flag rate structure. Location is Michigan, with opportunities at multiple shop locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to use a 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

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair knowledge

I-CAR welding

Measuring data interpretation

Supervise repair personnel

Background check

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking skilled collision repair technicians to examine damaged vehicles and plan repairs, ensuring safety, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The role involves coordinating with team members, performing high-quality repairs, and guiding apprentices when needed.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a compensation model that includes base pay with a commission/flag rate structure. Location is Michigan, with opportunities at multiple shop locations.