Automotive Body Technician Apprentice

Crash Champions

Collision repair apprenticeship training vehicle body technicians at Crash Champions, a U.S. collision repair services company.

Posted 8/17/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates hands-on skills in vehicle repair, including MIG welding, structural damage assessment, and bodywork techniques. Capable of following manufacturer specifications and industry standards while effectively communicating and collaborating with mentors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MIG WeldingVehicle RepairStructural Damage AssessmentBodywork TechniquesEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Vehicle DisassemblyVehicle ReassemblyPlastic RepairSheet Metal ReshapingBody Filler ApplicationMetal StraighteningThree-Dimensional MeasurementsRepair Plan CreationWelding TechniquesI-CAR Weld Certification

Soft Skills

Ability to Take DirectionEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Stud-GunWelding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Weld Certification

Industry Keywords

Crash Champions Skills Training Education ProgramManufacturer SpecificationsQuality ControlsCollision RepairApprenticeship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a hands-on apprenticeship pairing trainees with experienced professionals
Learn manufacturer original specifications and industry-standard quality controls
Create complete repair plans and perform vehicle disassembly and reassembly
Repair plastic bumpers and minor panel dents
Reshape sheet metal, apply body filler, and perform two-sided plastic repairs and larger panel damage repairs
Identify structural damage and access repair procedures
Set up and anchor structural repairs and perform three-dimensional vehicle-structure measurements
Learn welding and joining methods, tools, and techniques
Perform stud-gun and other metal-straightening work
Set up and perform MIG welding on steel vehicles toward I-CAR Weld Certification
Work with a Champion Mentor and complete daily instructional training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years of age
Ability to work full-time, 40 hours a week
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Valid driver's license
Ability to regularly position or move oneself to repair vehicles over and under
Ability to effectively communicate and take direction from superiors
Ability to read and understand a work order
High School Diploma/GED preferred, not required
No collision experience or training required; experience is a bonus

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
Paid time off and sick leave effective on start date
Mobile App and structured curriculum for real-time progress and interactive competitive learning
Build your own tools valued at $8,000
Paid hands-on training and experienced Champion Mentor