Experienced Auto Body Technician

V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV; Red Bud (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a leading auto body shop, specializing in restoring and customizing classic cars. As an Auto Body Technician, you will play a crucial role in transforming vintage vehicles into stunning masterpieces. With a focus on quality, you will perform bodywork, panel installation, and minor repairs, all while collaborating with fellow automotive enthusiasts. This full-time position offers a supportive environment with competitive pay, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on award-winning projects. If you have a love for classic cars and a commitment to craftsmanship, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Employee discounts

In-house training

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Auto Body Technician focusing on restoration.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive bodywork and repair techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform top-notch automotive body restoration including body filler application.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure high standards of quality.

Skills

Automotive bodywork

Restoration techniques

Welding

Metalworking

Fabrication

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV provided pay range

This range is provided by V8 Speed & Resto Shop / V8TV. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$26.00/hr - $31.00/hr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

As an Auto Body Technician specializing in restoration and custom cars, you will play a vital role in transforming vintage vehicles into works of art in our body shop. You will be responsible for a range of tasks, including bodywork, panel installation and fitment, minor ding / dent repair, fitting of trim, block sanding of fillers, and primers, and body assembly. Your expertise will help preserve the timeless beauty of classic cars while adding custom modifications to meet our clients’ unique visions. You will be a critical member of the team working to perfect our customers’ dream cars!

Technician Responsibilities:

• Perform top-notch automotive body restoration, including body filler application, sanding, panel fitment, and installation on classics, customs, and muscle cars.
• Test fit, modify, and perform final assembly on body panels, trim, and other exterior items.
• Collaborate with our passionate team to ensure every project meets our high standards of quality.

Auto Body Technician Skills, Experience, and Job Requirements:

• Proven experience as an Auto Body Technician, with a focus on restoration and customization.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive bodywork and repair techniques.
• Proficient in welding, metalworking, and fabrication for vehicle restoration.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently on projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for overcoming challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and a customer-centric approach.
• Passion for custom cars and the automotive culture.

Join Our Enthusiastic Team!

If you have a deep love for classic cars, take pride in your craftsmanship, and possess the skills to elevate automotive restoration and customization, we want to hear from you! At V8 Speed and Resto Shop, you’ll have the opportunity to work on remarkable projects and collaborate with fellow automotive enthusiasts.

This Auto Body Technician job opening requires experience. This is not an entry level position.

• This position requires big picture thinking and a great attitude.
• This is a full-time position. Shop hours are 8-5 Monday – Friday (Technician Hours 7AM – 3:30PM optional)
• This job opening provides many benefits. We provide paid health insurance – PPO Health, Dental, Vision insurance 75% company paid. Paid time off starts accruing on day 1. Paid Holidays, 401(k) 3% matching, Flexible schedule, Company Paid $50K Life insurance, Employee discounts on parts, Provide in-house and out of shop training.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

The V8 Speed and Resto Shop is a great working environment with awesome teammates and lots of cool tools and equipment to grow your abilities. We have a backlog of work and are always looking to build better, more creative hot rods, customs, and muscle cars. We are located in a small, safe midwestern town of Red Bud Illinois.

If you want consistent, rewarding work every day, every week, building award winning show cars this is a job for you! We are hiring for this auto body shop job opening now.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing