Full-Time

Automotive R&1 Technician

Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard

1,001-5,000 employees

Paintless dent repair and auto reconditioning

Compensation Overview

$20 - $23/hr

+ 401(k) match

Belmont, NC, USA

In Person

Category
General Maintenance & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • At least 1 year of body repair experience.
  • Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb, and lift 50 pounds.
  • Manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive-motion tasks.
  • Ability to work with frequent exposure to toxic chemicals and wear required protective equipment.
Responsibilities
  • Review each order and work-order notes to understand the repairs needed before beginning work on the vehicle.
  • Remove assigned parts from vehicles and document labor time on the work order as work is completed.
  • Review work orders and initial all completed repair items.
  • Reassemble painted vehicles and painted parts.
  • Report equipment problems or failures to management immediately.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Dent Wizard provides SMART repairs and auto reconditioning services to cars across the United States and Canada, focusing on repairing dents, dings, and other damage without repainting. Its core offering is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), which removes dents and hail damage while preserving factory paint. The company also offers wheel repair, interior and exterior repair, and related reconditioning services. Repairs are delivered through skilled technicians who work with dealership networks, body shops, rental car companies, leasing agencies, and insurance companies. Dent Wizard emphasizes speed, accuracy, and a lifetime warranty on all repairs, aiming to restore vehicles to their original factory finish and maintain high customer satisfaction.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Bridgeton, Missouri

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Dent Wizard acquired High Tech Locksmiths in December 2024, expanding higher-margin reconditioning services.
  • Dent Wizard’s 2026 service pages emphasize 24-hour key work and 48-hour wheel turnaround.
  • Continued leadership promotions show internal bench strength across technology, operations, and talent functions.

What critics are saying

  • Sullivan v. Dent Wizard and Griffiths consolidated in 2025 allege unpaid overtime for technicians.
  • The 2026 leadership transition from Mike Black to Bryan Wynn concentrates execution risk.
  • Private-equity ownership under Gridiron Capital demands returns, pressuring margins and churn-prone technician labor.

What makes Dent Wizard unique

  • Dent Wizard’s nationwide SMART repairs network covers PDR, wheels, interiors, and keys.
  • High Tech Locksmiths acquisition broadened its vehicle key replacement and programming capability in 2024.
  • Bryan Wynn became CEO in January 2026, signaling continuity across operations and growth.

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Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Human social events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

8%
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Bryan Wynn Promoted to President at Dent Wizards

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Dent Wizard promotes CFO Wynn to president

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Dent Wizard Hires New Chief Operating Officer

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Andy Trommer Named Chief Technology Officer at Dent Wizard

Andy Trommer named chief technology officer at Dent Wizard.