Senior Auto Body Technician - Lead & Develop Apprentices

Murray's Group - CARSTAR/Fix; Burien (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

I-CAR training provided and supported

Job summary

Murray's Collision Group has been part of the Puget Sound community since 1984. We are a family-owned company with multiple locations across the greater Seattle area, known for quality repairs, a strong shop culture, and taking care of our team.

We are looking for an experienced body technician who takes pride in producing quality repairs and is comfortable working alongside two apprentice techs currently on staff.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a collision body technician with hands-on skills in structural repair, panel work, welding, and refinishing prep.
• Comfortable mentoring less experienced technicians and collaborating with apprentices.
• I-CAR certification or ASE Structural preferred; employer supports ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled collision repairs including structural work, sheet metal, welding, aluminum, and metal finishing.
• Work alongside and help develop two apprentice body techs on staff.
• Follow OEM repair procedures using Alldata/RTS/manufacturer sites and document accordingly.
• Complete DFR processes, QC checklists, and repairs to manufacturer specifications.
• Communicate supplement needs, repair timelines, and status updates with the estimator and operations manager.
• Participate in daily production meetings and support on-time vehicle delivery.
• Maintain a clean, organized stall and follow safety and hazardous waste protocols.

Skills

Collision repair

Structural repair

Panel work

Welding

Refinishing prep

Communication

Tools

Frame and measuring equipment

Job description

Murray's Collision Group has been part of the Puget Sound community since 1984. We are a family-owned company with multiple locations across the greater Seattle area, known for quality repairs, a strong shop culture, and taking care of our team.

We are looking for an experienced body technician who takes pride in producing quality repairs and is comfortable working alongside two apprentice techs currently on staff.