Collision Body Technician

SPEEDWAY COLLISION; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Speedway Collision is seeking an experienced Body Repair Technician to join our Indianapolis team. The Body Repair Technician restores collision-damaged vehicles through safe, accurate repairs, including disassembly, damage analysis, panel repair and replacement, measuring, welding, and refinishing preparation.

You will collaborate with repair planners, estimators, parts personnel, painters, mechanics, and management to identify damage and complete repairs per the approved plan and OEM

Qualifications

• Professional collision body-repair experience required
• Knowledge of structural and non-structural repair methods
• Experience repairing and replacing steel body components
• Welding, panel replacement, metal straightening, and component R&I experience
• Ability to read estimates, repair plans, OEM procedures, and specifications
• Ability to use frame and vehicle-measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, quality repairs
• Ability to identify hidden damage and communicate findings
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to provide and maintain required hand tools

Responsibilities

• Inspect and disassemble vehicles to identify visible and hidden damage
• Review repair plans, estimates, work orders, and OEM procedures
• Perform structural and non-structural repairs
• Repair or replace sheet metal, body panels, bolt-on parts, welded panels, and structural components
• Measure vehicles and verify structural dimensions
• Perform metal straightening, dent repair, panel alignment, and fit adjustments
• Use approved welding, brazing, riveting, and adhesive-bonding methods when trained and required
• Perform and document destructive test welds when required
• Remove and reinstall trim, glass, lamps, interior parts, electrical components, and related items
• Restore corrosion protection, seam sealer, cavity wax, adhesives, foams, and coatings according to OEM procedures
• Protect vehicle interiors, electronics, adjacent panels, and customer belongings
• Identify additional damage and promptly notify the repair planner
• Document repairs, measurements, required parts, and supplemental damage
• Verify panel fit, gaps, body lines, weld quality, and repair accuracy
• Coordinate with the paint department to prepare vehicles for refinishing
• Participate in quality-control inspections and correct identified concerns
• Safely operate frame equipment, welders, lifts, measuring systems, and power tools
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow company safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Participate in ongoing technical, OEM, I-CAR, and safety training
• Perform other collision-repair duties as assigned

Skills

Collision repair expertise

Repair plans & OEM procedures reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

CCC ONE

Welding & metalwork tools

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

COLLISION CENTER BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Speedway Collision is seeking an experienced and dependable Body Repair Technician to join our Indianapolis team. This position performs structural and non-structural collision repairs while following OEM procedures and Speedway Collision's safety and quality standards.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation/PTO and sick time
• Company-provided uniforms
• Employee discounts
• Bonus or incentive opportunities
• Career growth and professional training
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace

Benefit eligibility, coverage, and waiting periods are subject to applicable plans and company policies.

JOB SUMMARY

The Body Repair Technician restores collision-damaged vehicles through safe, accurate, and efficient repairs. Work includes disassembly, damage analysis, panel repair and replacement, structural measuring, welding, adhesive bonding, corrosion protection, component removal and installation, and preparation for refinishing.

You will work with repair planners, estimators, parts personnel, painters, mechanics, and management to identify damage and complete repairs according to the approved repair plan and OEM requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect and disassemble vehicles to identify visible and hidden damage
• Review repair plans, estimates, work orders, and OEM procedures
• Perform structural and non-structural repairs
• Repair or replace sheet metal, body panels, bolt-on parts, welded panels, and structural components
• Measure vehicles and verify structural dimensions
• Perform metal straightening, dent repair, panel alignment, and fit adjustments
• Use approved welding, brazing, riveting, and adhesive-bonding methods when trained and required
• Perform and document destructive test welds when required
• Remove and reinstall trim, glass, lamps, interior parts, electrical components, and related items
• Restore corrosion protection, seam sealer, cavity wax, adhesives, foams, and coatings according to OEM procedures
• Protect vehicle interiors, electronics, adjacent panels, and customer belongings
• Identify additional damage and promptly notify the repair planner
• Document repairs, measurements, required parts, and supplemental damage
• Verify panel fit, gaps, body lines, weld quality, and repair accuracy
• Coordinate with the paint department to prepare vehicles for refinishing
• Participate in quality-control inspections and correct identified concerns
• Safely operate frame equipment, welders, lifts, measuring systems, and power tools
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow company safety procedures and environmental regulations
• Participate in ongoing technical, OEM, I-CAR, and safety training
• Perform other collision-repair duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional collision body-repair experience required
• Knowledge of structural and non-structural repair methods
• Experience repairing and replacing steel body components
• Welding, panel replacement, metal straightening, and component R&I experience
• Ability to read estimates, repair plans, OEM procedures, and specifications
• Ability to use frame and vehicle-measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe, quality repairs
• Ability to identify hidden damage and communicate findings
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to provide and maintain required hand tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• I-CAR or ASE certifications
• Structural repair and electronic-measuring experience
• Aluminum-repair experience or certification
• Experience with squeeze-type resistance spot welding and OEM joining methods
• Experience with hybrid, electric, or ADAS-equipped vehicles
• Familiarity with CCC ONE or similar software

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, safely lift and move automotive parts and equipment, operate shop equipment, work in normal collision-repair conditions, and wear required protective equipment.

WORK LOCATION AND SCHEDULE

Speedway Collision

2416 W. 16th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46222

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Speedway Collision is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.