Job Description

Overview

3D Collision Centers is a leading auto body repair provider in Pennsylvania, delivering high-quality collision repair services since 1982. The Technician role involves performing collision repairs and collaborating with team members to ensure accurate and timely repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform collision repairs including disassembly, structural and body work, panel replacement, frame alignment, and reassembly.
  • Diagnose damage and follow repair plans using appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area.
  • Collaborate with estimators and other team members to ensure accurate repairs.
  • Meet production timelines and document work completed.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and conduct quality checks.
  • Engage in continuous learning to stay current with new vehicle technologies and repair methods.

Requirements

  • Hands-on collision repair skills including structural repairs, bodywork, panel replacement, and refinishing preparation.
  • Ability to use diagnostic tools, measuring systems, and repair equipment safely and effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow OEM and shop repair procedures.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills to work with estimators, painters, and other technicians.
  • Commitment to workplace safety and proper handling of tools, materials, and hazardous substances.
  • Prior experience in auto body repair or related automotive roles; I-CAR or ASE certifications are a plus.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and lift moderate to heavy parts and equipment throughout the workday.
  • Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

Additional Information

  • Full-time, on-site position based in West Chester, PA.

How this job compares in West Chester, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$35/hr across 135 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 West Chester, PA

West Chester, PA currently has 5 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 283 other active welding openings from 191 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in West Chester, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8), TradeWorx (7), and JB Poindexter Company (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $36/hr and York at $27/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near West Chester, PA

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