RightStart Apprentice Auto Body Technician

T-Body Collision; Mount Clare (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Body Collision in the United States invites aspiring technicians to join the RightStart Apprentice program. This full-time, 12-month training helps you develop collision repair skills under a mentor, with hands-on experience and progress toward certification.

During the program you will complete I-CAR Non-Structural Pro-Levels 1–3, grow production hours, and aim to independently produce 40 flat-rate hours per week by the end.

Qualifications

• Must follow a structured training program and complete certifications on schedule.
• Adaptable to coaching and feedback to improve performance.
• Commitment to safe repair practices and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist mentor with hands-on collision repair training and workflows.
• Complete program milestones and I-CAR Non-Structural Pro-Levels 1–3.
• Work 40 hours per week and adhere to attendance policies.
• Maintain and securely store provided tools and equipment.
• Support team production with steadily increasing hours.
• Aim to produce 40 flat-rate hours weekly at program end.

Skills

Structured training

Coaching and feedback

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

40-hour work week

Growth mindset

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The RightStart Apprentice is a full-tiume 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 cerifications, 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 ro 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, adhereing to attendance policies and program guidelines.
• Properly maintain and securely store provided tools and equipment.
• Support team production with hours increasing consitently 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.
• Commmitment to growth and professional development in the collision repair field.