Body Technician

Job Details:

Job Location:

Carmichael
- Sacramento, CA 95841, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $ Base+Commission/year, Travel Percentage:
Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category:
Auto Body Technician, Join the Kniesel’s Collision Family!

Since 1968, Kniesel’s Collision has been restoring vehicles - and peace of mind - through integrity, craftsmanship and care.

With 13 locations across El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento and Yolo Counties, our family-owned company is committed to delivering exceptional collision repairs and customer service.

We’re not just a business; we’re a family that values your experience, recognises your strengths, and supports your growth. As an I‑CAR Gold Class certified company, we combine the latest technology with a commitment to quality workmanship and OEM repair standards.

Bring your experience. Take pride in your work. Build your career with Kniesel’s Collision.

Location:

Kniesel’s Collision – Carmichael

Address: 5289 Auburn Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95841

Pay Range:$80,000.00 - $ Base+Commission/year

• Put your skills to work:
  Join a busy shop with steady workflow and strong earning potential.
• Be part of a team:
  Work alongside professionals who value craftsmanship, collaboration, and doing the job right.
• Build your future:
  Take advantage of free I‑CAR training, certification opportunities, and a supportive environment for career growth.

Kniesel’s Collision
- Carmichael is looking for an experienced Journeyman Auto Body Technician who takes pride in their craft and is ready to join a high-performing collision repair team.

In this role, you’ll perform structural and non-structural collision repairs on a wide range of vehicles, using your experience and technical expertise to restore each vehicle safely and properly to pre-accident condition. You’ll work in accordance with OEM repair procedures and Kniesel's quality standards, with a strong focus on precision, efficiency, and doing the job right.

We’re looking for a skilled technician who can thrive in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to quality. The right candidate is dependable, productive, team-oriented, and takes ownership of their work from start to finish.

• Complete disassembly and vehicle assessment to assist account managers in determining damage and preparing an accurate repair plan.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Account Managers and Parts Associates to obtain necessary parts.
• Plan work procedures and follow work orders for all listed operations. Closely follow Kniesel’s QC SOP to ensure the highest standard of quality.
• Ensure all needed repairs are identified to eliminate supplements and minimize repair time.
• Remove necessary parts, equipment, and materials to gain access for vehicle repair.
• Store parts properly to prevent further damage and loss.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Files, grinds, and sands repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
• Inspect and test drive repaired vehicles to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Comply with Kniesel’s Collision Core Values, guidelines, and standards.
• Understand and follow federal, state, and local regulations that affect the collision center’s operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned, including cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, and providing leadership to body tech apprentices.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a journeyman body technician in a collision repair environment.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard tools and equipment, including welders, frame machines, and hand tools.
• Strong…