Lead Auto Body Technician – Frame & Welding Pro

Crash Champions; New Lenox (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

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions in New Lenox, IL is seeking a skilled body shop technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and collaborate with the team to maintain on-time delivery. You will perform quality repairs, follow safety practices, and contribute to a productive shop environment.

Join a growing company with a commission/flag pay structure; the role may include supervising apprentices and requires passing a thorough background check. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a frame machine.
• I-CAR welding certification preferred.
• Experience with vehicle repair processes by manufacturer helpful.

Responsibilities

• Examine damaged vehicle and plan repair process.
• Communicate repair status with team.
• Perform quality repairs with on-time focus.
• Decide on repair vs. replace considering safety and cost.
• Remove interior components to access damage.
• Attend safety meetings.
• Prepare surfaces with grinding and sanding.
• Direct apprentices when needed.

Skills

Frame machine

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Measuring data

Background check

Education

I-CAR welding certification

Body repair certification

Job description

Crash Champions in New Lenox, IL is seeking a skilled body shop technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and collaborate with the team to maintain on-time delivery. You will perform quality repairs, follow safety practices, and contribute to a productive shop environment.

Join a growing company with a commission/flag pay structure; the role may include supervising apprentices and requires passing a thorough background check. Competitive benefits apply.