Skills Training Education Program (STEP) - 2026-19989

Thurgood Industries, INC.; Greeley, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Mobile learning app

Tool set points

Mentorship by experienced technicians

Hands-on instruction

Job summary

Crash Champions offers the STEP Body Technician Apprentice Program, a full-time, paid apprenticeship-style program designed to launch a long-term career in collision repair through hands-on training and mentorship for future opportunities across the U.S.

As part of STEP, participants receive benefits from Day One, a mobile learning platform, and the chance to earn points toward a personal tool set while working under experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ and able to work full-time (40 hours/week).
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to learn, work hard and be part of a team.
• Ability to follow instruction and communicate effectively.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles.
• Repair techniques for bumper, dent, and panels.
• Identify structural damage and setup anchoring.
• MIG welding and other joining methods.
• Filler work, metal shaping, and refinishing prep.
• Complete I-CAR certifications.
• Maintain shop safety and teamwork.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Stand long hours

Teamwork

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Painter, Welder, Auto Body Collision Repair, Automotive Technician

I’m Todd, the Sr. Manager of Talent Programs for the Crash Champions STEP Body Technician Apprentice Program, where I get to do what I love most, which is help people grow their skills and launch rewarding careers in collision repair. I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years, working everywhere from independently owned body shops to major insurance companies like Progressive and State Farm. Having seen the industry from both sides of the desk, I’m passionate about bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, and building a stronger, more skilled workforce for the future.

At Crash Champions, We Believe the Difference is Trust. Our Skills Training Education Program (STEP) is a full-time, paid apprenticeship-style program designed for individuals ready to launch a long-term career in collision repair through hands‑on training and mentorship for future opportunities across the U.S.

Why STEP:

• Full-time employment with benefits from Day One
• Mobile app and competitive learning platform
• Earn points toward your own tool set
• Mentorship from experienced technicians
• Daily hands‑on instruction and real‑world experience
• Path to I-CAR Weld Certification and more

Responsibilities:

• Vehicle disassembly, repair planning, and reassembly
• Plastic bumper, dent, and panel repair techniques
• Structural damage identification and anchoring setup
• MIG welding and other joining techniques
• Filler work, metal shaping, and refinishing prep
• Completion of I-CAR certifications
• Shop safety, communication, and teamwork fundamentals

Qualifications:

• Individuals 18+ ready to work full‑time (40 hours/week)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• A valid driver's license
• Willingness to learn, work hard, and be part of a team
• Ability to follow instruction and communicate effectively
• High School Diploma or GED preferred (not required)

Experience

0

Range

Medium

Other

$16.00/Hr. - $19.00/Hr.

Other

Yes

Location Range

Medium

Interested?

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