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Join Our Relentless Pursuit of Excellence At Singer Vehicle Design, we believe Everything is Important. That’s why every nut, bolt, stitch, and finish matters when we restore and reimagine Porsche 911s into some of the most beautiful and respected cars in the world.

We’re looking for a Senior Collison Repair Technician to bring their passion, precision, and problem-solving skills to our team in Torrance, CA. If you share our passion for beautiful cars, thrive on details, and want to be part of something extraordinary, this is your chance.

Why You’ll Love This Role: Weld, repair, and restore high-end automotive chassis in a manner that demonstrates, “Everything is Important.”

What You’ll Do: Prepare and stage upcoming production builds on Celette frame benches Assess damage of each chassis with Production Supervisor to ensure alignment on scope of repair work Be responsible for completing the work associated with each vehicle repair including light to heavy repairs, replacing panels via welding or bolt-on/off, structural and frame repair Report any additional repairs/ parts necessary to complete restoration of chassis to factory specifications Inspect both raw materials and finished products for conformance to quality specifications Assist in special projects and set up of fixtures as required

Who We’re Looking For: High school graduate or equivalent Minimum seven (7) years of related work experience in an automotive (chassis/ parts), restoration, manufacturing and or collision environment Proficient competency in GMAW (MIG) welding process I-CAR or ASE certifications in related fields Experience with basic hand and pneumatic tools such as body hammers, dollies, grinders, sanders, etc. Experience with specialty autobody tools such as spot welders, dent pullers, stud welders, etc. Knowledge of metal fabrication methods such as cutting, shaping, forming, shearing, etc. Knowledge of filler material and required gas applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials Knowledge and ability to use a frame machine to do frame and body pulls Familiarity of conventional and precision measuring instruments Ability to properly fit/align parts and panels according to design specifications General automotive knowledge and knowledge of fabrication, machining/ welding equipment setup, process, and maintenance Bonus points for certification or training in Celette framing systems Bonus points for competency with GTAW (TIG) welding processes

Location & Schedule: This position is onsite in Torrance, CA and the schedule is Monday – Friday 5am – 1:30pm with the potential for over time.

What We Offer - Benefits Driven by You: The starting pay range for this position is between $39 - 44 per hour plus bonus. Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our mantra Everything is Important guides us every day, so naturally we also believe Everyone is Important. Our benefits and perks are thoughtfully curated to invest in the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our team both inside and outside the shop.

Health & Wellness 80% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision premiums for employees and family with choices for HMO & PPO plans Tax-free savings options via HSA and FSA, including employer HSA contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage Time Off & Flexibility Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 paid holidays annually, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Financial Benefits Annual bonus plan 401(k) with company match Annual merit increases following performance reviews (when eligible) Monthly cell phone reimbursement Perks & Extras Free snacks! (monthly snack stipend at our mini-mart) “Working Advantage” employee discount program for travel, entertainment, amusement parks, and more Tools provided for technicians Team events and company gatherings throughout the year Discounted pet insurance through MetLife Employee-led clubs based on interest: books, movies and (of course) cars! Access to exclusive Singer-branded merch! Growth & Development Annual performance reviews to provide feedback and aid employee development Ongoing learning and development opportunities Access to Singer's learning platform (Singer Learn) containing over 115,000 courses on a wide variety of topics - coming soon! Transparent leadership communication through quarterly town halls Equal Employment Opportunity We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.

Do you want to Reimagine your career? Apply now and join us!

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How this job compares in Torrance, CA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Torrance, CA currently run a median of $33/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $26–$67/hr across 12 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Torrance, CA

We're tracking 46 other active welding openings in Torrance, CA right now, from 17 different employers. 13 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 596 other active welding openings from 294 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Torrance, or widen the search to California.

Singer Vehicle Design currently has 8 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 (34), Aerotek (16), 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 $45/hr, and El Segundo at $38/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Senior Collision Repair Technician figures were last recalculated when this page was built.