Collision​/Body Shop Technician Rate

Collision Technician | $27–$31/Flagged Hour | No Paint Work

Michael Bates Chevrolet

Location: Woodhaven, MI
Shop

Hours:

Monday & Thursday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM | Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM | Rotating Saturdays 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Pay Rate: $27–$31 per flagged hour, depending on experience
Pay Type: Flat Rate
Pay

Schedule:

Bi-weekly

We move fast — and so should you.

Michael Bates Chevrolet is seeking an experienced Collision Technician in Woodhaven, MI, paying $27–$31 per flagged hour based on experience.
This position focuses on collision and body repair with no paint responsibilities.
Technicians can expect consistent shop volume in an established Chevrolet dealership environment.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement plan, PTO/vacation, uniforms, team lunches, and employee events.

• Repair collision-damaged vehicles and restore body components to professional standards.
• Repair or replace damaged vehicle body components as needed.
• Identify necessary collision repairs and required parts.
• Complete body repairs efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Coordinate with the body shop and dealership team throughout the repair process.
• Inspect completed work for quality and proper repair.
• Focus exclusively on collision and body repair; this position does not include paint work.

• Minimum 2 years of collision or body shop repair experience.
• State of Michigan certification required.
• Strong hands‑on collision and body repair skills.
• Must have your own professional tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with the body shop team.
• Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) experience preferred but not required.
• ASE certifications preferred but not required.
• Flat‑rate pay of $27–$31 per flagged hour, depending on experience.
• Bi‑weekly pay.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• PTO/vacation.
• Uniforms provided.
• Team lunches and employee events.

Michael Bates Chevrolet offers an established Chevrolet dealership environment with consistent shop volume and a team‑focused workplace. Technicians from both independent collision shops and dealership environments are welcome, and this role allows an experienced collision professional to concentrate on body repair without paint responsibilities.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle record review, background screening, drug or alcohol screening, or other job‑related pre‑employment requirements based on the duties of the position, the client’s lawful requirements, and applicable law. Any screening will be conducted at the legally permitted stage and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. Qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in accordance with applicable law.