Automotive Body Technician Apprentice

Crash Champions

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

Posted 10/12/2026full-timePearland • Texas • 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 disassembly, reassembly, and structural damage assessment. Proficient in MIG welding and body filler application, with a focus on high-quality standards and adherence to manufacturer specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MIG WeldingBody Filler ApplicationStructural Damage AssessmentVehicle Disassembly and ReassemblyI-CAR Weld Certification

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Hard Skills

Plastic RepairMetal RepairThree-Dimensional MeasuringRepair Plan CreationStud Gun UsageSheet Metal ReshapingHigh-Quality ControlRepair Procedure IdentificationSmall Structural Component ReplacementTwo-Sided Plastic Repair

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAbility to Take Direction

Tools & Technologies

Metal-Straightening ToolsWelding Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

I-CAR Weld Certification

Industry Keywords

Collision RepairApprenticeshipManufacturer SpecificationsRepair ProceduresHands-On Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP), a hands-on apprenticeship
Work with experienced professionals and a Champion Mentor
Learn manufacturer original specifications and high-quality controls
Create complete repair plans
Disassemble and reassemble vehicles
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 and tools
Perform body filler and metal repairs using stud guns 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

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
Ability to complete I-CAR Weld Certification training

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid employment while training
Full-time employment
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 effective on start date
Mobile App and structured curriculum
Tools valued at $8,000
Hands-on training with an experienced Champion Mentor
Daily instruction and mentorship