Automotive Collision Center Technician
Key Responsibilities
- Review repair orders and estimates to determine required parts and the scope of work prior to beginning repairs.
- Perform body, frame, and structural repairs accurately and efficiently in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and company standards.
- Tear down and inspect vehicles to identify hidden or additional damage and communicate findings to the estimator.
- Complete repairs, including body panel work, structural welding, alignment, and related mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
- Communicate proactively regarding supplemental repair needs or potential delays that may impact timelines.
- Road test vehicles when necessary to ensure all repairs meet quality and safety standards.
- Stay current on repair techniques, equipment, and manufacturer procedures, and provide guidance to apprentice technicians when applicable.
Qualifications
Required
- Proven experience performing frame and structural collision repairs in a professional body shop or collision repair environment.
- Strong working knowledge of tear down, damage analysis, and structural repair procedures in accordance with manufacturer and safety standards.
- Ability to work independently, maintain productivity, and produce high‑quality repairs in a fast‑paced, high‑volume shop.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Preferred
- Hands‑on experience with frame machines, structural welding, suspension repairs, and alignment.
- ASE certifications related to collision repair, structural damage analysis, mechanical/electrical components, or State Vehicle Inspector certification.
- Experience mentoring or supporting apprentice technicians
Pay
$75,000-$100,000+ annually. Annual earnings are based on a flat rate hourly pay, plus job-specific repairs rates. Flat hourly pay typically ranges from $24-$26/hour, with many repair jobs paying at higher rates into the $30s. Experienced, productive technicians routinely earn above the minimum annual amount. The hourly rates are determined by experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Coverage options available for employee only, employee + child(ren), employee + spouse, or family
- Supplemental insurance options, including disability, accident, and life insurance (available for employee, child, or family coverage when applicable)
- Competitive paid time off (PTO)
- PTO renews annually; first 40 hours available after 106 days of employment
- Paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match (waiting period applies)
- Paid training
- Free Thanksgiving turkey each year