Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one (medical, dental

Tool set after 90 days

Anniversary bonus

No experience required

No student debt

Career for life

Earning potential $70k+ after program

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice in Santa Monica to perform body repair duties and learn all training materials while following mentor guidance. The program emphasizes hands-on skill development and real-time feedback to ensure quality work.

Participants engage in comprehensive training, read estimates, and gain industry-standard techniques. Earn while you learn, with strong earning potential and benefits from day one, including weekly pay and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for Caliber’s insurance policy.
• No experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition using approved techniques.
• Learn training material and hands-on skills under a mentor.
• Follow mentor’s direction and read estimates as you progress.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Prioritization

Training readiness

Job description

Service Center

Santa Monica - Lincoln

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:

• $20-$22 per hour!

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

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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.