Lead Auto Body Technician — Frame & EV Certified

Crash Champions; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 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 a skilled Body Technician to join our MD-area team. You will diagnose collision damage, plan repairs, and ensure high-quality workmanship while keeping project timelines on track.

Ideal candidates bring frame machine experience, body repair certification, and I-CAR welding credentials, with the ability to supervise apprentices and collaborate with a cross-functional shop crew. Competitive benefits and earnings reflect performance.

Qualifications

• Experience using frame machines to repair frames and align bodies.
• Certification in body repair is preferred.
• Knowledge of how manufacturers specify vehicle repair steps.
• I-CAR welding certification is required or preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring data for accuracy.
• Ability to supervise and direct repair personnel when needed.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Examines damaged vehicles and plans repair process efficiently.
• 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 use

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair process

I-CAR welding certified

Measuring data interpretation

Supervise repair personnel

Background check

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking a skilled Body Technician to join our MD-area team. You will diagnose collision damage, plan repairs, and ensure high-quality workmanship while keeping project timelines on track.

Ideal candidates bring frame machine experience, body repair certification, and I-CAR welding credentials, with the ability to supervise apprentices and collaborate with a cross-functional shop crew. Competitive benefits and earnings reflect performance.