Lead Auto Body Technician

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 180,000; 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 is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate status with team members. The role involves performing high-quality repairs, deciding between repair or replacement, and ensuring safety standards are met on every job.

The technician will work with an apprentice when needed, remove upholstery and trim for access, and participate in regular safety meetings.

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 process knowledge

Supervise repair personnel

Background check compliance

Ability to interpret measuring data

Education

Certification in body repair

I-CAR welding certified

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and communicate status with team members. The role involves performing high-quality repairs, deciding between repair or replacement, and ensuring safety standards are met on every job.

The technician will work with an apprentice when needed, remove upholstery and trim for access, and participate in regular safety meetings.