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Chuck Anderson Ford Careers - Collision Repair
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A great body technician does more than replace damaged parts. You rebuild vehicles, restore confidence and help customers put a bad day behind them. At Chuck Anderson Ford, we want to develop collision repair professionals at every stage of their careers through paid training, paid schooling and long-term opportunities to grow.
Collision Repair Careers at Chuck Anderson Ford
Your work is the difference between repaired and restored.
When a customer brings a damaged vehicle to a body shop, they are trusting the technician to put something important back together correctly. That takes craftsmanship, patience, technical knowledge and attention to details most people will never see. Chuck Anderson Ford wants to give talented people the training and opportunity to turn those skills into a long-term automotive collision repair career.
Paid Training Improve your collision repair skills while continuing to earn.
Paid Schooling We are willing to invest in the education that helps you grow.
Career Development Start where you are and continue building your capabilities.
401(k) Company Match Build a career today while preparing for tomorrow.
Health Insurance Healthcare options available for eligible employees.
Dental & Vision Additional insurance options for eligible team members.
Paid Time Off A career should leave room for life outside the shop.
Employee Discounts Discounts available on qualifying vehicle purchases and parts.
Our Body Technician Philosophy
We are willing to develop talent instead of waiting for the perfect resume.
An experienced collision technician can bring tremendous value to a body shop. We also know that every experienced technician had to start somewhere.
If you have experience, we want to build from it.
If you have some experience but still have areas you want to develop, we want to help.
And if you are early in your career with mechanical ability, attention to detail and a real desire to learn collision repair, we are willing to talk about how you can start building those skills.
Our objective is not simply to fill a stall. We want to develop people who become better collision repair professionals every year they work with us.
If you have experience, we want to build from it.
If you have some experience but still have areas you want to develop, we want to help.
And if you are early in your career with mechanical ability, attention to detail and a real desire to learn collision repair, we are willing to talk about how you can start building those skills.
Our objective is not simply to fill a stall. We want to develop people who become better collision repair professionals every year they work with us.
Start from the ground up.
Start somewhere in the middle.
Or bring years of experience. Where you start matters less than whether you want to keep learning, improving your craft and doing work you can be proud to put your name behind.
Start somewhere in the middle.
Or bring years of experience. Where you start matters less than whether you want to keep learning, improving your craft and doing work you can be proud to put your name behind.
Build a Collision Repair Career
There should always be another skill to learn.
Collision repair combines craftsmanship, structural knowledge, electronics, measuring, welding, panel repair and modern vehicle technology. That creates opportunities to continue developing throughout your career.
01 Entry-Level Body Technician
Begin learning collision repair fundamentals, safe shop practices, disassembly, reassembly, basic panel work and the processes required to return a damaged vehicle to service.
02 Developing Collision Technician
Build experience with increasingly complex repairs while expanding your abilities in panel replacement, repair procedures, measuring, welding and vehicle construction.
03 Experienced Body Technician
Take on larger and more technical collision repairs while applying manufacturer procedures, advanced tools and years of hands-on repair experience.
04 Collision Repair Expert
Become the technician other people rely on for complicated repairs, structural knowledge, problem solving and the craftsmanship necessary to restore severely damaged vehicles correctly.
CRAFT Technology changes. Great workmanship still matters.
Modern Collision Repair
Today's body technician is part craftsman, part technician and part problem solver.
Collision repair has changed dramatically.
Modern vehicles combine advanced steels, aluminum, adhesives, electronics, cameras, sensors, driver-assistance technology and increasingly sophisticated construction techniques.
That means knowing how something was repaired twenty years ago is not enough. Body technicians need access to current information, proper procedures and continued education.
At the same time, the fundamentals still matter: patience, fit, finish, measurements, alignment, craftsmanship and pride in the finished vehicle.
Modern vehicles combine advanced steels, aluminum, adhesives, electronics, cameras, sensors, driver-assistance technology and increasingly sophisticated construction techniques.
That means knowing how something was repaired twenty years ago is not enough. Body technicians need access to current information, proper procedures and continued education.
At the same time, the fundamentals still matter: patience, fit, finish, measurements, alignment, craftsmanship and pride in the finished vehicle.
Why Work at Chuck Anderson Ford?
The dealership's reputation depends on what leaves your work area.
Customers expect the same integrity from the body shop that they expect from our sales and service departments. That gives skilled collision technicians an important role in the reputation of Chuck Anderson Ford.
Family-Owned Environment
Work for a dealership where ownership is connected directly to the people, customers and communities surrounding the business.
Paid Skill Development
We believe better-trained technicians create better repairs. Paid training allows employees to continue improving without treating education as something they must handle alone.
Paid Schooling
For employees pursuing applicable education and technical development, we are willing to invest in schooling as part of their career growth.
Modern Vehicle Knowledge
Working around current Ford vehicles gives technicians experience with modern construction, electronics, sensors and collision repair procedures.
Work You Can Be Proud Of
There is satisfaction in seeing a damaged vehicle arrive and knowing your craftsmanship helped return it to the road looking and functioning the way it should.
Long-Term Career Potential
Collision repair knowledge takes years to develop. We want technicians who are interested in turning that knowledge into a long-term profession.
Customer Trust
Most customers will never see many of the repairs you perform. They are trusting you to do the work correctly anyway. That responsibility matters here.
Employee Vehicle Discounts
Eligible team members can take advantage of discounts on qualifying vehicle purchases.
Discounted Parts
Eligible employees can receive discounts on qualifying automotive parts.
Body Shop Employee Benefits
A career is more than what happens during the workday.
We want employees to have reasons to build a future at Chuck Anderson Ford, not simply another reason to change shops next year.
Paid Collision Repair Training
Continue building repair knowledge and technical skills while earning a paycheck. We want training to be part of your work, not something that competes with it.
Paid Schooling
When applicable schooling is part of an employee's development path, Chuck Anderson Ford is willing to invest in helping that technician continue learning.
401(k) With Company Match
Collision repair can become a lifelong profession. Eligible employees have access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Healthcare Insurance
Healthcare benefits are available for eligible employees as part of the dealership's overall benefits package.
Dental & Vision Insurance
Eligible team members can also access dental and vision insurance options.
Paid Time Off
Long-term careers need balance. Paid time off is available according to applicable dealership benefit policies and eligibility requirements.
Discounted Vehicle Purchases
Eligible Chuck Anderson Ford employees can take advantage of qualifying employee vehicle purchase discounts.
Discounted Automotive Parts
Employee parts discounts can provide additional value for people who spend their careers around automobiles.
The Position
What does an automotive body shop technician do?
Responsibilities vary according to experience and skill level. Developing technicians may begin with foundational collision repair work while experienced technicians may perform extensive structural and body repairs.
- Inspect collision-damaged vehicles
- Review repair plans and required procedures
- Disassemble vehicles for damage evaluation and repair
- Repair damaged exterior body panels
- Remove and replace damaged components
- Perform panel fitment and alignment
- Assist with or perform structural repairs as qualified
- Perform welding and joining procedures as qualified
- Use measuring and collision repair equipment
- Follow manufacturer repair information and procedures
- Prepare repaired areas for refinishing operations
- Reassemble vehicles after body and paint work
- Verify fit, finish and repair quality
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
- Continue technical education and training
The best body technicians notice what everyone else misses.
Technical ability matters. So does the way you approach the work.
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical aptitude
- Patience
- Problem-solving skills
- Ability to follow procedures
- Strong visual judgment
- Commitment to quality
- Safe work habits
- Dependability
- Willingness to learn
- Pride in craftsmanship
We can teach repair processes. The desire to do excellent work has to come from you.
Skills You Can Build
Collision repair gives you an entire career's worth of things to master.
Body technicians increasingly need both traditional craftsmanship and modern technical knowledge.
Panel Repair
Develop the ability to determine what can be repaired, restore damaged panels and produce a surface ready for refinishing.
Panel Replacement
Learn how vehicle construction, joining methods and manufacturer procedures affect proper component replacement.
Structural Repair
Experienced technicians can develop deeper expertise in measuring, pulling, structural component replacement and restoring vehicle dimensions.
Welding & Joining
Modern collision repair requires knowledge of approved welding and joining techniques appropriate to the vehicle and material being repaired.
Modern Vehicle Materials
Today's vehicles may use multiple grades of steel, aluminum and specialized materials that require different repair strategies.
ADAS Awareness
Cameras, radar, sensors and driver-assistance systems have made collision repair increasingly connected to the vehicle's electronic systems.
Blueprinting & Repair Planning
A complete repair begins with understanding the full extent of damage and identifying the parts, procedures and operations required before the work begins.
Disassembly & Reassembly
Correctly removing and reinstalling trim, panels, lighting, components and hardware is essential to producing a complete repair.
Quality Control
The final repair needs to fit correctly, function properly and meet the standard expected before the vehicle returns to its owner.
Who Should Apply?
You do not have to come from one specific background.
Aspiring Body Technicians
If you want a hands-on automotive career and have the patience and mechanical aptitude required to learn a craft, we want to talk with you.
Automotive Students
Students studying collision repair or automotive technology can begin turning classroom knowledge into real-world experience.
Body Shop Helpers
If you are already working around a collision center and want the opportunity to develop into a full body technician, there may be a path here.
Experienced Collision Technicians
Bring your years of experience to a family-owned dealership environment where your skill and craftsmanship are valuable.
Independent Body Shop Technicians
Technicians coming from independent collision centers may find dealership resources and manufacturer repair information useful in advancing their careers.
Technicians Ready for a Change
Sometimes the problem is not the career. It is the shop. If you enjoy collision repair but want a different work environment, talk with us.
50+ Years of relationships behind every vehicle we repair.
The Work Carries Our Name
Customers judge the dealership by the vehicle they get back.
Chuck Anderson Ford has spent decades building relationships with drivers throughout Excelsior Springs, the Kansas City Northland and surrounding Missouri communities.
When a customer trusts us after a collision, the body shop becomes responsible for protecting that relationship.
That makes the technician's craftsmanship much more than an internal production number.
The repaired vehicle is what the customer sees. It is what they drive home. It is what they show their family. And it is one of the biggest reasons they decide whether they would trust Chuck Anderson Ford again.
When a customer trusts us after a collision, the body shop becomes responsible for protecting that relationship.
That makes the technician's craftsmanship much more than an internal production number.
The repaired vehicle is what the customer sees. It is what they drive home. It is what they show their family. And it is one of the biggest reasons they decide whether they would trust Chuck Anderson Ford again.
Body Shop Technician Jobs in the Kansas City Area
Looking for a collision repair job where you can keep developing your craft?
Chuck Anderson Ford is located in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, northeast of Kansas City. We welcome collision repair professionals and developing technicians from communities throughout the Kansas City Northland and surrounding areas.
Body Shop Technician Jobs Kansas City
Collision technicians searching for body shop jobs in the Kansas City area can explore career opportunities with Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Auto Body Technician Jobs Near Kansas City
Chuck Anderson Ford offers opportunities for automotive body technicians who want to repair modern vehicles, continue learning and build a long-term collision repair career.
Collision Repair Technician Jobs Near Liberty
Technicians living in Liberty, Kearney, Excelsior Springs, Lawson and the Kansas City Northland can pursue a collision repair career without commuting into central Kansas City.
Entry-Level Body Shop Technician Jobs
Candidates do not necessarily need years of professional collision repair experience to start a career. Chuck Anderson Ford is willing to consider developing technicians with the aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
Body Technician Jobs With Paid Training
Chuck Anderson Ford supports employee development through paid training opportunities designed to help body technicians improve their collision repair skills and expand their capabilities.
Collision Repair Careers With Paid Schooling
Education can be part of career advancement. Chuck Anderson Ford supports paid schooling opportunities for applicable technician development programs and eligible employees.
Experienced Auto Body Technician Careers
Experienced collision technicians can bring their existing repair knowledge to Chuck Anderson Ford while continuing to develop modern vehicle repair skills.
Dealership Body Shop Jobs in Missouri
Working in a dealership collision environment gives technicians opportunities to work around current vehicles, manufacturer repair information and customers with long-term dealership relationships.
Body Shop Technician Career FAQ
Questions about collision repair careers at Chuck Anderson Ford.
Do I need previous body shop experience to apply?
Not necessarily. Chuck Anderson Ford is interested in experienced collision technicians as well as people who have the mechanical aptitude, attention to detail and desire to develop into body technicians.
Does Chuck Anderson Ford offer paid body technician training?
Yes. Paid training is part of our approach to developing technicians. We want employees to continue improving their collision repair knowledge and capabilities.
Does Chuck Anderson Ford pay for schooling?
Chuck Anderson Ford supports paid schooling opportunities when applicable to an employee's career-development path. Specific programs and eligibility may vary.
What if I already have years of collision repair experience?
Experienced body technicians are encouraged to apply. We want to understand the skills and experience you already have and discuss how they may fit into our collision repair operation.
Can I start as an entry-level body technician?
Potentially, yes. We are willing to consider candidates at the beginning of their collision repair careers when they demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, dependability, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
What kinds of repairs do body technicians perform?
Depending on experience and qualifications, body technicians may perform disassembly, panel repair, panel replacement, structural repair, welding and joining, measuring, fitment, reassembly and other collision repair operations.
Do modern body technicians need to understand electronics?
Modern collision repair increasingly intersects with cameras, radar, sensors, driver-assistance systems and other electronics. Even when another specialist performs calibration or diagnostic work, body technicians need to understand how repair operations may affect those systems.
Does Chuck Anderson Ford offer a 401(k)?
Yes. Eligible employees have access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
Does Chuck Anderson Ford offer health, dental and vision insurance?
Eligible employees have access to healthcare insurance along with dental and vision insurance options.
Do body shop employees receive vehicle and parts discounts?
Eligible employees can take advantage of discounts on qualifying vehicle purchases and automotive parts.
Where is Chuck Anderson Ford located?
Chuck Anderson Ford is located at 1910 W Jesse James Road in Excelsior Springs, Missouri 64024, northeast of Kansas City.
How do I apply for a body shop technician job at Chuck Anderson Ford?
Contact Chuck Anderson Ford and let us know you are interested in a Body Shop Technician position. Tell us about your current collision repair experience, training and where you would like your career to go.
Build Something You Can Be Proud Of
Bring us your experience — or bring us your willingness to learn.
Maybe you already have years behind a frame machine. Maybe you are early in your collision repair career. Maybe you are in automotive school, helping in another body shop or looking for someone willing to give you the opportunity to learn the trade correctly.
We are interested in all of those conversations.
Chuck Anderson Ford wants talented people who care about craftsmanship, want to continue learning and understand that every repaired vehicle represents both their reputation and ours.
We are interested in all of those conversations.
Chuck Anderson Ford wants talented people who care about craftsmanship, want to continue learning and understand that every repaired vehicle represents both their reputation and ours.
Chuck Anderson Ford is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities, compensation, training programs, schooling assistance, schedules, benefit eligibility and benefit terms are subject to current dealership policies, individual employment status and applicable plan documents. Job responsibilities vary according to experience, qualifications and position. Contact Chuck Anderson Ford for current body shop openings, training opportunities, job requirements and complete benefit information.