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Overview

The Collision Repair Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and vehicle repairs in the collision shop, including diagnosing issues, performing electrical repairs, and conducting alignments. This role also involves airbag inspections and replacements as required.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect vehicles and identify needed repairs using diagnostics.
  • Perform mechanical, electrical, and safety-related repairs including airbag checks/replacement.
  • Mount and balance tires and complete wheel alignments.
  • Service suspension components in accordance with OEM specifications.
  • Ensure repairs meet OEM requirements and quality standards.
  • Maintain shop facilities and equipment used for repairs.
  • Order and restock repair supplies and parts as needed.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of OEM specifications and repair procedures.
  • Proficiency in vehicle diagnostics and electrical repair work.
  • Experience with tires, balancing, and alignment procedures.
  • Competence in suspension and vehicle safety systems, including airbag work.
  • Strong attention to detail, safety, and repair quality.
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How this job compares in Chicago, IL

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs in Chicago, IL currently run a median of $37/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$45/hr across 67 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 Chicago, IL

We're tracking 96 other active welding openings in Chicago, IL right now, from 50 different employers. 27 of them were added in the last week. Across Illinois as a whole we're tracking 329 other active welding openings from 200 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Chicago, or widen the search to Illinois.

The most active employers in Illinois at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Gerber Collision & Glass (14), S&C Electric Company (11), and Venteon (10). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Illinois, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Chicago at $37/hr, Elk Grove Village at $34/hr, and Franklin Park at $31/hr. Chicago is among them.

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