Automotive Body Technician Apprentice

Crash Champions

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

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • 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, body filler application, and structural damage assessment. Capable of following manufacturer specifications and creating detailed repair plans while effectively communicating with mentors and superiors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MIG WeldingBody Filler ApplicationVehicle Disassembly and ReassemblyStructural Damage AssessmentRepair Plan Creation

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Hard Skills

Plastic Bumper RepairPanel Dent RepairSheet Metal ReshapingMetal Straightening ToolsThree-Dimensional Vehicle Structure MeasuringCutting and Replacing Structural ComponentsStud-Gun UsageHigh-Quality Control StandardsManufacturer SpecificationsWelding and Joining Methods

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Take DirectionTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Stud-GunMetal-Straightening Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Weld Certification

Industry Keywords

Collision RepairAutomotive RepairApprenticeshipRepair ProceduresHands-On Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a paid hands-on apprenticeship
Learn manufacturer original specifications and high-quality controls
Create complete repair plans and perform vehicle disassembly and reassembly
Perform plastic bumper repair and minor panel dent repair
Repair complex dents by reshaping sheet metal and applying body filler
Perform two-sided plastic repair and larger panel damage repair
Identify structural damage and access repair procedures
Set up and anchor structural repairs and perform three-dimensional vehicle structure measuring
Learn welding and joining methods and tools
Perform body filler and metal repairs using stud-gun and other metal-straightening tools
Cut and replace small structural components
Set up and perform MIG welding on steel vehicles toward I-CAR Weld Certification
Work with an experienced Champion Mentor and complete daily instruction

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment including benefits
Paid time off
Sick leave 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
Mobile App and structured curriculum
Earn points as you learn and build your own tools valued at $8,000
Hands-on training with an experienced Champion Mentor
Daily instruction and career training