Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

calibercollision; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Tool set after 90 days

$1,000 anniversary bonus

Job summary

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) - Body Apprentice in Fort Wayne, IN. You will perform all-purpose duties to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition under mentorship, while learning reading estimates, identifying damage, and learning repair techniques.

The TAP Body Apprentice offers training, a path to a career in collision repair, and a potential earning trajectory of $70,000+ after program completion.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; willingness to learn
• Ability to read and follow training materials
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved techniques
• Learn training material and hands-on skills under a mentor
• Read estimates and follow directions to complete tasks
• Check work for quality and accuracy

Job description

Service Center

Fort Wayne - N Coliseum JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) - Body Apprentice to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques and take responsibility for learning all training material and hands-on skills. The TAP Body Apprentice will also follow the mentor's direction while learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy.

OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM - BODY APPRENTICE FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO: $16 - $18 per hour!

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!
• Benefits from day one: When you join TAP, you'll become immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Start your OWN tool set: You'll receive a Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program
• Anniversary Bonus: $1,000 after you complete 12 months in your body tech role after graduation from the program
• No experience required: If the only thing you know about cars is how to drive them, that's OK, we'll teach you the rest
• No student debt: Since we pay you for this program, you'll have zero student loan payments with greater earning potential sooner
• A career for life: You'll graduate from TAP with in-demand skills and a brand-new career as a body technician
• Earning Potential: $70,000+ Per Year earning potential after completing the program!

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber's insurance policy
• Nice to have, but not required : Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification

• Ability to do consistent physical activity - reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Be able to understand instructions - written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Complete required training and certifications relating to TAP

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.