Automotive Body Technician Apprentice

Crash Champions

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeGoodyear • Arizona • 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 structural damage identification, MIG welding, and body filler application. Capable of creating repair plans and performing vehicle disassembly and reassembly while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MIG WeldingVehicle DisassemblyBody Filler ApplicationStructural Damage IdentificationRepair Plan Creation

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Hard Skills

Plastic Bumper RepairPanel Dent RepairSheet Metal ReshapingMetal Straightening TechniquesThree-Dimensional Measuring

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Take Direction

Tools & Technologies

Stud-GunMetal Straightening Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Weld Certification

Industry Keywords

Collision RepairHigh Quality ControlsManufacturer SpecificationsHands-On Apprenticeship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a hands-on apprenticeship paired with experienced professionals
Learn industry standards based on the manufacturer’s original specifications with high quality controls
Create complete repair plans; perform vehicle disassembly and reassembly, plastic bumper repair, and minor panel dent repair
Repair complex dents by reshaping sheet metal, applying body filler, and performing two-sided plastic repair and larger panel damage
Learn structural damage identification and access repair procedures
Set up and anchor structural repairs and perform three-dimensional measuring of vehicle structures
Learn methods of welding/joining materials and use related tools
Perform body filler and metal repairs using stud-gun and other metal straightening tools and techniques
Cut and replace small structural components
Set up and perform MIG welding on steel vehicles to complete I-CAR Weld Certification

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; experience is a bonus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment including benefits, paid time off and 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 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
Daily instruction
Potential to earn up to six figures and beyond