Auto Body Technician

Job overview

The Auto Body Technician role is onsite in Rapid City, SD; candidates from the Denver area would need to relocate. Expected annual earnings are $75,000–$150,000+, with commission-based compensation tied to individual productivity and performance. Mel’s Auto Body operates two Rapid City collision repair facilities and has served Western South Dakota for more than 40 years. The technician repairs collision damage and helps return vehicles to manufacturer specifications and quality standards. The role coordinates with estimators, painters, and production staff to maintain repair progress and deliver properly inspected work.

What you'll do

• Complete structural and non-structural body repairs
• repair or replace damaged panels and structural components
• disassemble and reassemble collision-damaged vehicles
• follow manufacturer repair procedures and OEM specifications
• review repair documentation and identify additional damage
• coordinate with estimators, painters, and production staff
• inspect completed repairs
• and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

auto body technician

collision repair

structural repairs

non-structural repairs

oem repair procedures

i-car gold class facility

rapid city sd

relocation from denver

mel's auto body

$75k–$150k+

commission-based

401(k) match

health insurance

technical training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with company match
• health insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• employee parts purchasing at cost
• continued technical training and professional development.

Why this role

Requires at least five years of professional auto body or collision repair experience. I-CAR Platinum certification and current welding certifications are preferred. Benefits include 401(k) match, health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, employee parts purchasing at cost, and continued technical training.

About the employer

Mel's Auto Body is hiring for this role. Industry: Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.