RightStart Apprentice Auto Body Technician

Action Collision; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Collision in Maryland is seeking a motivated individual for The RightStart Apprentice, a full-time entry-level technician-in-training. The 12-month program develops collision repair skills with hands-on coaching, I-CAR and OEM certifications, and mentor-guided progress.

Participants gain practical experience, complete milestones, and increase production hours monthly, aiming to independently produce 40 flat-rate hours per week by program end.

Qualifications

• Must follow structured training, meet deadlines, and complete certifications on schedule.
• Openness to feedback and ability to apply coaching to improve performance.
• Proactive attitude, teamwork, and dedication to safe repair practices.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and adherence to program attendance policies.
• Ability to work full-time, working 40 hours per week.
• Commitment to growth and professional development in the collision repair field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with assigned Mentor to complete hands-on coaching, training, and feedback.
• Complete program milestones and I-CAR Non-Structural Pro-Levels 1, 2, and 3 within designated timelines.
• Work 40 hours per week, adhering to attendance policies and program guidelines.
• Properly maintain and securely store provided tools and equipment.
• Support team production with hours increasing consistently throughout the program.
• Achieve independence in producing 40 flat-rate hours weekly upon program completion.

Skills

Structured training

Time management

Teamwork

Attendance discipline

40 hours per week

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The RightStart Apprentice is a full-time entry-level technician in training, participating in a 12-month structured program designed to develop technical skills in collision repair. Working closely with a Mentor, the Apprentice gains hands‑on experience, completes I-CAR and OEM certifications, and steadily increases production hours. By the end of the program, the Apprentice is expected to independently produce 40 flat-rate hours per week.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with assigned Mentor to complete hands‑on coaching, training, and feedback.


• Complete program milestones and I-CAR Non-Structural Pro-Levels 1, 2, and 3 within designated timelines.


• Work 40 hours per week, adhering to attendance policies and program guidelines.


• Properly maintain and securely store provided tools and equipment.


• Support team production with hours increasing consistently throughout the program.


• Achieve independence in producing 40 flat‑rate hours weekly upon program completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow structured training, meet deadlines, and complete certifications on schedule.


• Openness to feedback and ability to apply coaching to improve performance.


• Proactive attitude, teamwork, and dedication to safe repair practices.


• Strong work ethic, reliability, and adherence to program attendance policies.


• Ability to work full‑time, working 40 hours per week.


• Commitment to growth and professional development in the collision repair field.