Company: Precision Body & Frame

Location: Sandusky, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 – $120,000+ per year (Highly competitive flat-rate or hourly, based on experience and productivity)

Sign-On Bonus: $2,000 New Hire Performance Bonus (Paid after 90 days of successful employment/probationary period)

Immediate Openings available! Precision Body & Frame is growing rapidly, and we're looking for multiple experienced Auto Body Technicians to join our team immediately. ---

About Precision Body & Frame

In business since 1986, Precision Body & Frame is one of Northern Ohio’s premier, locally-owned collision repair facilities. As an I-CAR Gold Class® shop, we are committed to excellence, safety, and investing in our people.

We don't sit around waiting for work. We maintain strong direct-repair relationships with major insurance companies, ensuring our technicians enjoy a steady pipeline of high-quality, high-volume work. If you take pride in your craftsmanship, want to turn consistent hours, and are looking for a climate-controlled facility with modern equipment and a long-term career path, we want to talk to you.

What We Offer

• Top-Tier Pay: $50,000 - $120,000+ earning potential with competitive flat-rate or hourly structures.
• Upfront Reward: $2,000 sign-on/performance bonus (terms apply).
• Comprehensive Benefits: Paid health insurance and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Continuous Growth: Fully paid I-CAR & ASE training to keep your certifications sharp.
• Premium Environment: A clean, organized, safety-focused, and climate-controlled facility.
• State-of-the-Art Tools: Access to Blowtherm down-draft baking booths, PPG paint systems, and Brewco Wolf digital measuring systems to make your job efficient and precise.

What You’ll Do

• Perform high-quality structural and non-structural collision repairs.
• Complete frame and unibody straightening using state-of-the-art computerized digital measuring systems.
• Repair and replace damaged body panels, bumpers, grilles, and trim.
• Execute clean MIG welding, STRSW, and manufacturer-approved structural repair procedures.
• Manage vehicle teardowns (disassembly) and reassembly with accuracy.
• Prepare vehicles meticulously for the refinishing team.
• Repair a diverse mix of vehicles, including passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and fleet/commercial vehicles.
• Achieve productivity goals while maintaining absolute adherence to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience working as a body technician in a professional collision repair shop or dealership environment.
• Skills: Proficient in both structural and non-structural vehicle repairs; welding experience is required.
• Tools: Must own a professional set of body repair tools.
• Certifications: I-CAR or ASE certifications are highly preferred (but we will fund continuing education for the right candidate).
• Attributes: Strong attention to detail, high dependability, a positive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

90-Day Performance Bonus Criteria

To successfully complete the probationary period and receive the $2,000 performance bonus, the ideal candidate must:

1. Remain actively employed through the full 90-day period.
2. Maintain excellent attendance with no unexcused absences.
3. Consistently demonstrate safe work practices and a collaborative team attitude.
4. Produce high-quality work that meets shop standards with zero preventable comebacks.
5. Meet or exceed agreed-upon productivity and flat-rate hour expectations.