Lead Collision Repair Technician – Frame & EV Certified

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 152,000; 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 inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate with teammates to maintain on-time delivery. The role requires hands-on repair work, safety participation, and the ability to guide apprentices when needed.

The ideal candidate has frame machine experience, welding certification, and a solid understanding of how manufacturers’ repair processes are applied in practice. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.

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 use

Body repair certification

Vehicle repair knowledge

I-CAR welding certified

Measuring data analysis

Supervise repair personnel

Background check clearance

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced collision repair technician to inspect damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and coordinate with teammates to maintain on-time delivery. The role requires hands-on repair work, safety participation, and the ability to guide apprentices when needed.

The ideal candidate has frame machine experience, welding certification, and a solid understanding of how manufacturers’ repair processes are applied in practice. Competitive compensation and benefits apply.