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Overview

Classic Collision, established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, aims to provide quality service with integrity and honesty. They are looking for an Auto Body Technician to join their rapidly growing team, focusing on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

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.
  • Comply with all Classic Collision standard operating procedures and safety 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 Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $21/hr, this posting comes in about 51% below the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, where the middle half runs $35–$60/hr across 61 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 2% 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 Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 84 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 59 different employers. 40 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 623 other active welding openings from 288 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to 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 (34), Vast (22), and Relativity Space (20). 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 Redondo Beach at $71/hr, Long Beach at $54/hr, and Torrance at $43/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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