Collision Auto Body Technician - Repair, Restore & Thrive

Quality Collision Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Days

401k Match

Paid Training

Job summary

Kent Collision Center, a Quality Collision Group brand, seeks an Auto Body Technician to repair collision‑damaged vehicles using OEM procedures and approved repair plans. You will perform structural and non‑structural repairs, panel replacement, and final fit and finish to restore vehicles to pre‑accident condition while maintaining safety and production standards.

Candidates should have 3+ years in auto body repair, strong OEM procedure knowledge, I-CAR standards, welding, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional auto body repair experience in the collision repair industry.
• Strong knowledge of OEM repair procedures and manufacturer‑specific requirements.
• Working knowledge of I‑CAR repair standards and accepted collision repair methods.
• Experience with structural and non‑structural repair, panel replacement, welding, and vehicle disassembly/reassembly.
• Ability to read and follow repair plans, estimates, and OEM procedures.
• Commitment to repair quality, safety, productivity, and continued learning.
• Manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination to safely operate collision repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect damaged vehicles and review the approved repair plan before beginning work.
• Perform structural and non‑structural body repairs in accordance with OEM procedures.
• Remove, repair, replace, and reinstall damaged vehicle components and body panels.
• Make appropriate repair‑versus‑replace recommendations based on safety, quality, and repair procedures.
• Perform measuring, pulling, welding, metal repair, panel alignment, and related body operations as qualified.
• Complete repairs efficiently while maintaining quality and on-time production expectations.
• Communicate additional damage or repair concerns to the estimator or production team.
• Maintain tools, equipment, PPE, and a safe and organized work area.

Skills

Auto body repair

OEM repair procedures

I-CAR standards

Structural repair

Non-structural repair

Panel replacement

Welding

Disassembly/Reassembly

Repair plans reading

Job description

Kent Collision Center, a Quality Collision Group brand, seeks an Auto Body Technician to repair collision‑damaged vehicles using OEM procedures and approved repair plans. You will perform structural and non‑structural repairs, panel replacement, and final fit and finish to restore vehicles to pre‑accident condition while maintaining safety and production standards.

Candidates should have 3+ years in auto body repair, strong OEM procedure knowledge, I-CAR standards, welding, and