Auto Body Tech

AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN – LAKE FOREST, CA

Auto Body Tech Lake Forest, California
Job Ref: 41684

LARGE COLLISION REPAIR COMPANY IN LAKE FOREST, CA IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN!

We are looking for an experienced A-Level Auto Body Technician , but we are also open to interviewing strong B-Level Technicians who have the right collision repair experience and want an opportunity to grow.

This is a busy, growing collision center looking for a technician with strong experience performing structural and non-structural repairs, frame work, measuring, quarter panels, skins, welding, and panel replacement .

PAY & SCHEDULE

Flat Rate: $23–$25 per flagged hour, depending on experience, skill level, and certifications.

Schedule:
Monday–Friday
7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Some Saturdays/weekends may be available or required depending on shop volume and management approval.

Sign-On Bonus: Negotiable based on experience.

PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITY

The shop currently has approximately 75 flagged hours per week available per technician and is continuing to grow.

The long-term goal is to bring in a productive technician capable of consistently producing 120+ flagged hours per week as shop volume increases .

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

A-Level Body Technician preferred, but strong B-Level Technicians will be considered.

Candidates should have experience with:

• Structural and non-structural collision repairs

• Frame and unibody repair

• Frame measuring systems

• Quarter panel replacement

• Skins and panel replacement

• Advanced metal repair

• Sectioning and bonding

• MIG welding

• Steel and aluminum repair

• Suspension and related collision repairs

• OEM repair procedures

• Repair planning and blueprinting

• Performing quality repairs with minimal comebacks

OEM certifications are NOT required.

I-CAR CERTIFICATIONS

I-CAR certifications are preferred but NOT required to be considered.

If you are an experienced Body Technician without current I-CAR Gold certification, the company can provide the training necessary to help you become I-CAR Gold certified .

VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIRED

Candidates MUST have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Body Technicians will be required to drive customer vehicles in and out of the shop as part of their regular job responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform structural and non-structural collision repairs according to OEM procedures.

• Diagnose and repair frame, unibody, suspension, and safety-system damage .

• Perform frame measuring and structural repairs.

• Complete advanced metal repairs, welding, panel replacement, and sectioning.

• Perform quarter panel and skin replacements.

• Follow OEM repair procedures and position statements.

• Conduct quality checks before vehicles move to paint or reassembly.

• Deliver high-quality repairs while minimizing supplements and comebacks.

• Work closely with estimators, parts personnel, painters, and management.

• Maintain strong productivity, cycle time, and repair quality.

• Support ADAS-related repair processes and documentation when required.

• Experienced A-Level Technicians may help mentor developing technicians.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of collision repair experience preferred for A-Level candidates.

• Strong B-Level candidates will also be considered.

• Strong structural and non-structural repair experience.

• Experience with frame repair and measuring systems .

• Experience with quarter panels, skins, sectioning, and panel replacement .

• Welding experience strongly preferred.

• Aluminum repair experience is a plus.

• Understanding of OEM collision repair procedures .

• I-CAR certifications preferred but not required.

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required.

• Must be able to safely move customer vehicles in and out of the collision center.