Senior Auto Body Technician & Crew Lead

Crash Champions; Glenview (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 (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions in Illinois is seeking skilled auto body technicians to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and lead repair tasks. The role involves deciding between repair and replacement, coordinating with team members, and ensuring on-time completion while maintaining safety standards.

Compensation is paid on a commission/flag rate structure with a posted pay range of $65,000 to $174,960 per year, reflecting experience and location across its extensive U.S. network.

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 tools handling

Vehicle repair process knowledge

I-CAR welding certified

Interpreting measuring data

Supervising repair personnel

Education

Body repair certification

Tools

Frame machine

Job description

Crash Champions in Illinois is seeking skilled auto body technicians to examine damaged vehicles, plan repairs, and lead repair tasks. The role involves deciding between repair and replacement, coordinating with team members, and ensuring on-time completion while maintaining safety standards.

Compensation is paid on a commission/flag rate structure with a posted pay range of $65,000 to $174,960 per year, reflecting experience and location across its extensive U.S. network.