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Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert . For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.

• Assists painter in pre-paint blending needs.

• Works with paint team to assist in keeping vehicle on track for scheduled delivery time.

• Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.

• Buff and wax the finished paintwork.

• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in vehicle paint process.

• I-CAR certifications preferred.

• Ability to receive directions and work well with others.

• Must be able to pass thorough background check.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Group Life Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan with match

• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)

• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

This position is paid on a commission/ flag rate structure. Flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week. The compensation range listed is the average flag pay range for a typical full-time employee in this position.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

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Posted Min Pay Rate USD $41,360.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $100,000.00/Yr.

ID 2026-21187

Category Refinish

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Postal Code 92024

Location : Address 326 N. El Camino Real

Remote No

Posted Min Pay Rate USD $41,360.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Prioritization Tier 2 – Staffing Needs