Auto Body Technician / Collision Technician

Auto Body TechnicianDon Johnson Motors Collision Center in Rice Lake is hiring an Auto Body Technician / Collision Repair Technician to join our growing team.We have an established backlog of work, a modern OEM- and I-CAR-certified collision facility, experienced support, and a culture that values people who work hard, take pride in their craft, and do things the right way.We're hiring across skill levels. Whether you're an experienced body technician or a developing technician with the ability and drive to become exceptional, we want to hear from you.What You Can Expect:Consistent work with an existing repair backlogProduction-based pay that rewards performanceMonday–Friday scheduleModern, state-of-the-art collision repair facilityOEM and I-CAR certified environmentExperienced team of 8 body techniciansSupport from 2 estimators and 2 supervisorsPaid I-CAR and OEM trainingOpportunities to advance as your skills and leadership growA fifth-generation, family-owned company where strong performers are noticed and valuedWhat You'll Do:Perform structural and non-structural collision repairsRepair and replace body panels and vehicle componentsPerform welding and structural repairs based on your training and qualificationsFollow OEM repair procedures and manufacturer specificationsExecute established repair plans accurately and efficientlyIdentify and communicate additional repair needsWork closely with estimators, production leadership, parts, and fellow techniciansMaintain an organized and safe work areaInspect your work and take ownership of repair qualityReturn vehicles to our guests repaired properly, safely, and professionallyThis is a body technician position. Refinishing and ADAS calibration are handled separately.What Success Looks Like:High performance matters here. So does how you achieve it.We measure success through:Billed hoursTechnician efficiencyRepair quality and comeback performanceGuest satisfactionTeamwork and communicationConsistent adherence to proper repair proceduresProduction never comes at the expense of safety, quality, or integrity.We expect our technicians to make quality personal, speak up when something isn't right, and never take shortcuts that compromise a repair or our guest's safety.Who Will Thrive Here:You'll fit well on our team if you:Take pride in doing excellent workWork hard and stay productiveHave a positive attitudeAre dependable and follow throughWork well with othersAccept coaching and want to improvePay attention to detailsRespect established repair proceduresTake personal ownership of your workDo the right thing even when nobody is watchingI-CAR certification is preferred. Structural repair, welding, measuring, and modern collision repair experience are also preferred, but we will consider candidates at multiple experience levels.Technicians provide their own tools.Compensation & Benefits:Production-based compensationCompany-funded 401(k)Health, dental, and vision insurancePaid holidaysPaid time offPaid I-CAR and OEM certification trainingNo-cost college degree programs for eligible team members and family membersEmployee discounts and partner benefitsGrow Your Career:This can be more than your next body shop job.As your skills, performance, and leadership grow, opportunities within Don Johnson Auto Group can include advanced technician roles, estimating, production leadership, collision center management, and multi-location leadership.We want people who want to keep getting better, both professionally and personally.Why Don Johnson Motors?Don Johnson Motors is a fifth-generation, family-owned automotive group serving Northwest Wisconsin.Our Rice Lake dealership has been recognized among Automotive News Best Dealerships to Work For, and our organization has been recognized as a Wisconsin Family Business of the Year.But culture isn't an award on the wall.It's how we work every day: treating people right, honoring our commitments, holding ourselves to high standards, helping one another succeed, and taking responsibility for the quality of our work.If you want steady work, the opportunity to produce, a strong team around you, and a place where craftsmanship and character both matter, we'd like to meet you.Apply today to Don Johnson Motors Collision Center in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.