Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Collision; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Collision is offering an immediate opening for a Technician Apprentice in Kalamazoo. This program provides the opportunity to learn hands-on skills in auto repair with comprehensive benefits from day one. Ideal candidates are eager learners with no prior experience required, with the potential to earn over $70,000 annually after program completion.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Snap-On tool bag provided

Anniversary bonus after 12 months

No student debt

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous collision experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Follow mentor’s guidance and complete required training.
• Learn to read estimates and check work for quality.

Skills

Physical stamina

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center

Kalamazoo - W Mosel Ave

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.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE PROGRAM:

• 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!

REQUIREMENTS

• 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

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• 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