Lead Auto Body Technician: Frame & Weld Specialist

Crash Champions; Sacramento (CA); On-site; 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 Auto Body Technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate with the team to maintain on-time completion. You will remove upholstery and access panels, perform repairs, and guide apprentices as needed.

Ideal candidates have body repair certification, knowledge of manufacturer repair processes, and an I-CAR welding certification, with the ability to read measuring data and ensure safety compliance across all jobs.

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

Frame machine operation

Supervising repair personnel

Analyzing measuring data

Safety awareness

Education

Certification in body repair

Knowledge of manufacturer repair process

Tools

I-CAR welding certification

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking a skilled Auto Body Technician to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate with the team to maintain on-time completion. You will remove upholstery and access panels, perform repairs, and guide apprentices as needed.

Ideal candidates have body repair certification, knowledge of manufacturer repair processes, and an I-CAR welding certification, with the ability to read measuring data and ensure safety compliance across all jobs.