Ty's Body Shop & Auto Glass About Us Ty's Body Shop is expanding into classic vehicle restoration with a focus on building clean, reliable, high-quality street cars and trucks. We don't build six-figure show cars. We build quality restorations that are meant to be driven and enjoyed for years to come. If you enjoy bringing old metal back to life instead of replacing parts on late-model collision repairs, we'd like to meet you. Position Summary We're looking for a skilled restoration technician who enjoys metal work, fabrication, rust repair, bodywork, and building classic vehicles from the ground up. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship, enjoys solving unique problems, and wants to work on vehicles that people are passionate about. No two projects are the same. Responsibilities Perform rust repair using proper metal replacement techniques Fabricate sheet metal patches and structural repairs Replace floor pans, cab corners, rocker panels, quarter panels, bedsides, wheel tubs, and frame sections MIG and/or TIG weld sheet metal and structural components Perform panel alignment and gap fitting Repair and straighten original body panels whenever practical Install reproduction and aftermarket sheet metal Modify suspension and chassis components Install drivetrain, suspension, steering, and brake upgrades (based on experience) Perform body filler work and panel finishing Work closely with painters to produce paint-ready panels Document repairs with photos Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Preferred Qualifications 2+ years of restoration, fabrication, collision repair, or custom automotive experience or recent graduate of custom fab/restoration school Strong MIG welding skills (TIG experience is a plus) Ability to fabricate sheet metal parts Ability to accurately measure, fit, and fabricate components Experience fitting reproduction sheet metal Mechanical aptitude and experience with classic vehicles is a plus Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Ideal Candidate You might be a great fit if you: Love classic cars and trucks Care more about craftsmanship than flat-rate production Enjoy solving fabrication challenges Have patience and strong attention to detail Want to build vehicles that customers are excited to own and drive What You'll Work On Projects may include: Classic vehicle restorations Rust repair and metal fabrication Suspension and chassis upgrades Drivetrain swaps and upgrades Body panel replacement and alignment Complete body restorations Custom fabrication projects Skills We Value Metal fabrication Welding Rust repair Bodywork Panel alignment Mechanical aptitude Problem solving Self-motivation Attention to detail Pride in workmanship Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay based on experience Overtime opportunities Paid holidays Paid vacation Modern equipment and tools Opportunity to help build a growing restoration division Work on exciting classic vehicles instead of repetitive production work Long-term career growth as the business expands Why Join Us? We're building a restoration shop where quality comes first, employees are respected, and every finished vehicle is something we're proud to put our name on. If you're passionate about classic vehicles and enjoy bringing them back to life through quality craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help preserve automotive history—one restoration at a time.
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Paid time off Paid training
