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Belgrade Autobody

Auto Body Technician

Location

Belgrade, MT

Wage

$70,000 – $200,000/yr

Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG Welding
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Posted on October 21, 2026

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Auto Body Technician to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicles to their original condition using advanced auto body repair techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Perform auto body repairs including dent removal, panel replacement, and structural realignment using welding repair techniques.
  • Utilize sheet metal fabrication skills to shape, cut, and install new panels or repair damaged areas.
  • Operate a wide range of hand tools, power tools, sanding tools, and automotive welding equipment.
  • Conduct auto painting, auto refinishing, and automotive cosmetic repairs using airless paint spraying and other finishing techniques.
  • Install automotive parts such as auto glass, bumpers, trim pieces, and other components.
  • Apply automotive repair knowledge for vehicle maintenance and auto restoration projects.
  • Assist with auto estimating and customer service by providing clear communication about repair processes and timelines.
  • Handle heavy lifting safely when moving or positioning vehicle parts or damaged panels.

Requirements

  • Proven experience working as an automotive body technician in a dealership or collision center environment.
  • Proficiency in MIG welding, soldering, and fabrication repair techniques essential for structural repairs.
  • Strong mechanical knowledge of automotive systems including structural components and sheet metal work.
  • Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, and automotive welding machinery.
  • Knowledge of automotive parts installation, auto painting, auto glass replacement, and automotive refinishing processes.
  • Ability to perform detailed auto body repairs such as dent removal and cosmetic refinishing with precision.
  • Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate repair details clearly and professionally.
  • Physical ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Benefits

  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work Location: In person

Benefits

PTO
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How this job compares in Belgrade, MT

Pay in context

At roughly $65/hr, this posting sits about 170% above the $24/hr median for welding jobs across Montana — toward the top of a $19–$30/hr middle band drawn from 10 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 100% 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 Belgrade, MT

This is the only active welding job we're currently tracking in Belgrade, MT, which makes it worth moving on quickly — there is no local competing offer to weigh it against. Across Montana as a whole we're tracking 14 other active welding openings from 12 employers. Browse welding jobs across Montana.

The most active employers in Montana at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are William M Kronmiller & Co., Inc. (2) and Spherion (2). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG. 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.

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