Auto Body Technician

Crash Champions

Auto Body Technician repairing vehicles at Crash Champions, the largest multi-shop operator of collision repair service in the U.S. Examining damaged vehicles and planning repair processes.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $66,430 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examines damaged vehicle and efficiently plans repair process.
Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
Performs quality repairs while keeping on-time status in mind.
Makes decisions on repair vs. replace considering safety, cost, and cycle time.
Removes upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window operating equipment, and trim to gain access to vehicle and fenders.
Participates in all required safety meetings.
Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to use frame machine.
Certification in body repair preferred.
Knowledge of vehicle repair process by manufacturer.
I-CAR welding certified.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting measuring data.
Ability to supervise repair personnel.
Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

vehicle repairframe machine usagemeasuring data analysisquality repairssandinggrindingfilingpower toolshand tools

Soft Skills

communicationdecision makingsupervisionproblem solving

Certifications

I-CAR welding certificationbody repair certification