EV-Certified Auto Body Technician | Lead Repairs

Crash Champions; Deer Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 175,000; 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 (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions seeks an experienced Auto Body Repair Technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate the repair team across our Illinois locations. You’ll supervise apprentices, analyze manufacturing repair processes, and ensure high-quality, safe repairs within production timelines.

The role offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits, plus opportunities for advancement in a fast-growing MSO network.

Qualifications

• 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

Supervise repair personnel

Knowledge of vehicle repair process by

Education

Certification in body repair preferred

Tools

Frame machine

I-CAR welding certified

Job description

Crash Champions seeks an experienced Auto Body Repair Technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate the repair team across our Illinois locations. You’ll supervise apprentices, analyze manufacturing repair processes, and ensure high-quality, safe repairs within production timelines.

The role offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits, plus opportunities for advancement in a fast-growing MSO network.