Auto Body Technician: Lead Repairs, Training & Quality

Crash Champions; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 168,000; 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 an experienced collision repair technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate progress with teammates. The role emphasizes safety, on-time repair completion, and quality workmanship within a busy shop environment.

The ideal candidate has frame machine experience, supplier knowledge of repair processes, and welding certification. Opportunities include competitive benefits and room for advancement in a growing network of shops.

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 operation

Vehicle repair knowledge

Measuring data interpretation

Supervisory skills

Welding certification

Background check compliance

Education

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate progress with teammates. The role emphasizes safety, on-time repair completion, and quality workmanship within a busy shop environment.

The ideal candidate has frame machine experience, supplier knowledge of repair processes, and welding certification. Opportunities include competitive benefits and room for advancement in a growing network of shops.