Crash Champions · 1 day ago
Automotive Body Technician Apprentice
Charleston County, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$18/hr - $21/hrCrash Champions is one of the fastest-growing brands in the collision repair industry, operating over 650 locations across the U.S. They are seeking an Automotive Body Technician Apprentice who will undergo hands-on training to become a skilled collision repair technician, learning various repair techniques and industry standards under the guidance of experienced mentors.
AutomotiveService Industry
Responsibilities
Learn the industry standard of the manufacturer’s original specification with high quality controls
Create a complete repair plan, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, plastic bumper repair, and minor panel dent repair
Repair more complex dents by working and reshaping sheet metal, application of body filler, and advancing to two-sided plastic repair, larger panel damage
Learn the basics of structural damage identification and how to access repair procedures
Properly set-up and anchor structural repairs, as well as three-dimensional measuring of the vehicle structure
Learn the various methods of welding/joining materials and tools
Fine tune body filler and metal repairs, with the addition of stud-gun and other metal straightening tools and techniques, cutting and replacing small structural components
Proper set-up and techniques for MIG welding on steel vehicles, to complete the I-CAR Weld Certification
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
High School Diploma/ GED preferred
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays
Company
Crash Champions
Crash Champions is a provider of automotive collision repair services.
Founded in 1999
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Clearlake Capital Group
2022-07-14Private Equity
Leadership Team
Seth Ingall
Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-09-12
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