Launch Your Career in Collision Repair: Skills Training Education Program (STEP)

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 . 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.The Crash Champions Skills Training Education Program (STEP) is a hands-on apprenticeship that pairs you with experienced professionals. You'll get paid while fine-tuning your skills and working towards becoming a collision repair technician – a career field with earning potential up to (and beyond) six figures.Please note that you do not need any collision experience or training to be considered for this role. Experience is a bonus, but not required!Potential to earn up to six figures and beyond!Mobile App and structured curriculum for real-time progress and interactive competitive learningEarn points as you learn and build your own tools valued at $8,000Full-time employment including benefits, paid time off and sick leave effective on start dateHands-on training with an experienced Champion Mentor who will guide you through the programDaily instruction that will prepare you for a career in the collision industryMentors that care about you succeeding as much as you doCore Responsibilities:Learn the industry standard of the manufacturer's original specification with high quality controlsCreate a complete repair plan, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, plastic bumper repair, and minor panel dent repairRepair more complex dents by working and reshaping sheet metal, application of body filler, and advancing to two-sided plastic repair, larger panel damageLearn the basics of structural damage identification and how to access repair proceduresProperly set-up and anchor structural repairs, as well as three-dimensional measuring of the vehicle structureLearn the various methods of welding/joining materials and toolsFine tune body filler and metal repairs, with the addition of stud-gun and other metal straightening tools and techniques, cutting and replacing small structural componentsProper set-up and techniques for MIG welding on steel vehicles, to complete the I-CAR Weld Certification18 years of ageAbility to work full-time, 40 hours a weekLift up to 50 poundsAbility to stand for long periods of timeHave a valid driver's licenseRegularly position or move self to fix and repair over and under vehiclesAbility to effectively communicate and take direction from superiorsAbility to read and understand a work orderHigh School Diploma/ GED preferredThe Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceGroup Life InsuranceDisability Insurance401k Retirement Plan with matchReferral Bonus ("Cash From Crash")5 Paid HolidaysWe 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.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.USD $18.00/Hr.