Auto Body Helper / Apprentice

Job overview

The Auto Body Helper / Apprentice role is onsite in Channelview, TX, with pay of $14–$18 per hour. Compensation includes benefits such as insurance, paid time off, training, and advancement opportunities. Bates Collision Centers is a family-owned collision repair shop focused on treating teammates and customers like family. This apprentice supports vehicle repair work while learning from lead body technicians. The role helps the shop complete repair plans and quality repairs through disassembly, reassembly, small body and panel work, and use of hand and power tools.

What you'll do

• Disassemble vehicles to assist estimators with repair plans
• reassemble vehicles
• assist with quality repairs and small body or panel repairs
• file, grind, and sand repaired panels
• operate hand and power tools
• train with lead technicians on frame repair setup and measuring, welding, plastic repair, glass replacement, and mechanical repairs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

auto body helper

apprentice

collision repair

vehicle reassembly

panel repair

power tools

mig welding

full-time

day shift

channelview tx

bates collision centers

$14–$18/hr

monday–friday 8–5

weekends off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching, performance bonus, dental, health and vision insurance, employee discounts, free uniforms, paid time off, training and development, tuition assistance, life insurance, vacation and holiday pay, and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

One year of general automotive or body repair experience is required. Training and I-CAR certification opportunities are offered.

About the employer

Bates Collision Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.