Automotive Body Technician Apprentice

Crash Champions

. Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a hands-on apprenticeship .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeAvon • Ohio • United StatesEntry Level💰 $18 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in collision repair techniques, including vehicle disassembly and reassembly, while adhering to manufacturer specifications and quality controls. Capable of performing MIG welding and obtaining I-CAR Weld Certification to ensure high standards in structural repairs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Collision Repair TechniquesMIG WeldingI-CAR Weld CertificationVehicle Disassembly and ReassemblyStructural Damage Identification

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Hard Skills

Collision RepairPlastic RepairSheet Metal ReshapingBody Filler ApplicationThree-Dimensional MeasuringMetal-Straightening TechniquesStructural RepairsRepair Plan CreationWelding MethodsVehicle Quality Control

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Take DirectionMentorship Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Stud-GunRepair ToolsMeasuring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Weld Certification

Industry Keywords

Collision Repair TechnicianAutomotive RepairHigh School DiplomaGED

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a hands-on apprenticeship
Fine-tune collision repair skills while working toward becoming a collision repair technician
Learn manufacturer original specifications and maintain high quality controls
Create complete repair plans
Perform vehicle disassembly and reassembly
Repair plastic bumpers and minor panel dents
Repair complex dents by reshaping sheet metal and applying body filler
Perform two-sided plastic repair and larger panel damage repairs
Identify structural damage and access repair procedures
Set up and anchor structural repairs
Perform three-dimensional measuring of vehicle structures
Learn welding and joining methods, tools, and techniques
Perform stud-gun and other metal-straightening techniques
Cut and replace small structural components
Set up and perform MIG welding on steel vehicles to complete I-CAR Weld Certification
Receive daily instruction and mentorship from experienced professionals

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 years of age
Ability to work full-time, 40 hours a week
Lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Have a valid driver's license
Regularly position or move self to fix and repair over and under vehicles
Ability to effectively communicate and take direction from superiors
Ability to read and understand a work order
High School Diploma/ GED preferred
No collision experience or training required
Willingness to complete I-CAR Weld Certification training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid employment during apprenticeship
Full-time employment including benefits effective on start date
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
Sick leave
Mobile App and structured curriculum for real-time progress and interactive competitive learning
Earn points as you learn and build your own tools valued at $8,000
Hands-on training with an experienced Champion Mentor