About the position
At Crash Champions, we believe in the power of trust and the potential of our team members. The Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP) is designed to provide a hands-on apprenticeship experience for individuals aspiring to become collision repair technicians. This program pairs participants with experienced professionals who will guide them through the intricacies of the collision repair industry. As a participant in this program, you will receive paid training while developing your skills in a field that offers significant earning potential, with opportunities to earn up to six figures and beyond. The STEP program is structured to ensure that you gain comprehensive knowledge and practical experience over a minimum of 12 months. Throughout this period, you will have the chance to earn gradual raises and bonuses, enhancing your financial growth as you progress. The program includes a mobile app and a structured curriculum that allows for real-time tracking of your progress and interactive learning experiences. You will also have the opportunity to earn points as you learn, which can be used to build your own tools valued at $8,000. Participants will engage in daily instruction that prepares them for a successful career in the collision industry. You will learn the industry standards for repair, including creating complete repair plans, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, and various repair techniques. Mentorship is a key component of the program, with experienced mentors dedicated to your success and development in the field. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a rewarding career in collision repair, regardless of prior experience.
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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to work full-time, 40 hours a week.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Ability to 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 or GED preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Weekly Paychecks/Bonus Pay
- Transfer Between Markets
- 401K with company match, according to plan details
- Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance
