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Kaizen Collision Center
Escondido, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/5/2026
Kaizen Collision: Rebuilding, Rebranding, and Ready for the FutureKaizen Collision is in a new era — under new ownership and focused on building something better than ever before. We’re rebuilding from the ground up and are looking for dedicated, hard-working individuals who want to be part of a team determined to grow, improve, and lead the way in the collision repair industry.If you’re strong, motivated, and ready to roll up your sleeves to be part of something meaningful — we want you.At Kaizen, our name says it all: Kaizen means continuous improvement, and it's exactly what we strive for every day. We are committed to delivering the highest level of auto repair service in a friendly, honest, and comfortable environment.We’re hungry to show the industry what we’re capable of and to earn the trust of every customer who walks through our doors.With growth comes opportunity. As we expand, we’re committed to creating pathways for our employees to thrive and to building lasting relationships with our clients based on quality and care.What We Offer:Exceptional Health Coverage with Zero Out-of-Pocket CostsWe offer health insurance through Curative, a plan designed to make healthcare simple and accessible. After completing a baseline visit, you'll receive access to the First Health network of providers and:$0 deductible$0 copays for in-network care and prescriptionsA preloaded cash card for approved out-of-network servicesAfter your baseline visit, you’ll unlock $0 out-of-pocket for care—no copays, no deductibles. Just the monthly premium, and that’s it.Competitive salary and performance incentivesDental and vision insurancePaid time off and holidaysCareer advancement opportunitiesJoin us — and let’s build something great, together.We have an immediate need for an Estimator!The Automotive Estimator will be responsible for assessing vehicle damage, preparing repair estimates, and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of repair work. This includes communicating with customers, managing repair schedules, and ensuring the highest levels of quality and customer satisfaction.Responsibilities:Assess vehicle damage and prepare accurate repair estimates using industry-standard estimating softwareCommunicate effectively with customers and colleagues, ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the repair processManage repair schedules and ensure timely completion of workReview repair work and ensure the highest levels of quality controlDevelop and maintain relationships with insurance providers and vendorsEnsure compliance with safety regulations and environmental standardsMonitor financial performance and develop plans to improve profitabilityOther duties as assignedRequirements:1-2 years of experience in auto body repair and estimatingStrong knowledge of automotive repair techniques, tools, and materialsFamiliarity with estimating and repair softwareAbility to work well under pressure and manage multiple prioritiesExcellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skillsValid driver's license and clean driving record

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