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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 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.
  • 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

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

Benefits

Weekly Pay
401k
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Old Sixth Ward, TX

Pay in context

At roughly $40/hr, this posting sits about 47% above the $27/hr median for welding jobs across Texas — toward the top of a $22–$35/hr middle band drawn from 395 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 90% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Old Sixth Ward, TX

Old Sixth Ward, TX is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,025 other active welding openings from 477 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across Texas.

Classic Collision currently has 4 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), Austin Industries (26), and Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Midlothian at $38/hr, Pasadena at $36/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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