Technician Apprentice Program - Body Apprentice

Caliber Holdings • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Caliber Collision is hiring a Technician Apprentice Program (TAP) – Body Apprentice to learn and perform all-purpose duties, including repairing damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques. The apprentice is responsible for learning the program’s training material and hands-on skills, following a mentor’s direction, and learning to read estimates, identify damage, repair vehicles, and check work for quality and accuracy.

No prior experience is required. The program provides paid training and is intended to prepare participants for a career as a body technician. The position pays $16–$18 per hour, with potential earnings of $70,000 or more per year after completing the program.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
• Ability to perform consistent physical activity, including reaching below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous collision experience.
• Collision Vo-Tech certification.

Responsibilities

• Learn all TAP training material and hands-on skills.
• Repair damaged vehicles to pre-accident condition using industry-approved repair techniques.
• Follow the mentor’s direction while learning the work.
• Learn to read estimates and identify vehicle damage.
• Learn to repair vehicles and check work for quality and accuracy.
• Complete required training and certifications relating to TAP.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, with pay every Friday.
• Immediate eligibility for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Snap-On tool bag with tools after 90 days in the program.
• $1,000 anniversary bonus after completing 12 months in a body technician role following graduation from the program.
• Paid training with no student loan payments.
• In-demand skills and a career as a body technician after graduating from TAP.
• Potential earnings of $70,000 or more per year after completing the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed