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Overview

Classic Collision is a rapidly growing company established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, focused on providing quality service with integrity and honesty. They are seeking an Auto Body Technician to join their team and contribute to their mission of safety, quality, and customer service.

Responsibilities

  • Complete disassembly of vehicle to assist Collision Estimators in assessing damage.
  • Ensure all needed repairs are identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time.
  • Plan work procedure and follow work order for all operations listed.
  • Remove upholstery, accessories, and equipment to gain access to damaged areas.
  • Mend damaged body by hammering out or filling in dents and welding broken parts.
  • Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
  • File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces before turning vehicle over to the Paint Dept.
  • Repair or replace defective parts.
  • Inspect and test drive repaired vehicles for compliance with safety and quality standards.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Comply with all Classic Collision standard operating procedures, safety rules, and guidelines.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • I-CAR / ASE certifications preferred.
  • 2-3 years’ collision repair experience preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License Required.
  • Customer-focused attitude with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information.
  • Successful completion of background check required.

Benefits

  • Paid Weekly
  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Paid Weekly
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Isla Vista, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $24/hr, this posting comes in about 25% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$38/hr across 313 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 12% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Isla Vista, CA

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Isla Vista, CA, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across California as a whole we're tracking 399 other active welding openings from 208 employers. Browse welding jobs across California.

Classic Collision currently has 2 other openings live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (20), Aerotek (17), and Volt (16). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $48/hr, Los Angeles at $38/hr, and Hawthorne at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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