Internship

Auto Body Paint Technician Trainee

Updated on 7/21/2026

Dent Wizard

Dent Wizard

1,001-5,000 employees

Paintless dent repair and auto reconditioning

Compensation Overview

$21/hr

+ Commission

Charleston, SC, USA

In Person

Local daily travel to customer sites in Charleston, SC.

Category
Building Trades (1)

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in collision repair or bodywork
  • Strong attention to detail and color accuracy
  • Self-motivation, grit, and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Great communication skills and a customer-first mindset
  • Physical ability to kneel, bend, squat, and lift up to 45 lbs
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
Responsibilities
  • Travel to customers to perform high-quality minor automotive reconditioning activities such as paint touch-ups to full surface repairs using advanced spray equipment and proven techniques
  • Prep, blend, and finish vehicle surfaces to perfection
  • Work independently at partner locations like dealerships, rental agencies, and auctions
  • Deliver fast, flawless results that exceed expectations
Desired Qualifications
  • Ongoing training including color matching systems and certifications with PPG, BASF, and more

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

  • Bryan Wynn promoted to CEO January 2026 drives finance-led growth.
  • Adam Nebeker as COO enhances North American reconditioning efficiency.
  • Andy Trommer CTO advances tech innovations in wheel and interior repairs.

What critics are saying

  • C-suite turnover erodes strategic execution under Bryan Wynn in 6-12 months.
  • AI dent tools from Caliber Collision slash SMART repair market share 18-24 months.
  • EV aluminum bodies obsolete 20% PDR expertise as rentals adopt fleets 12-24 months.

What makes Dent Wizard unique

  • Dent Wizard pioneered Paintless Dent Repair since 1983, setting industry standards.
  • Offers lifetime warranty on SMART repairs for 2.5 million vehicles annually.
  • Expands with High Tech Locksmiths acquisition for key programming services.

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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

9%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

9%
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Jan 8th, 2025
OPENLANE sells High Tech Locksmiths to Dent Wizard

OPENLANE has sold its High Tech Locksmiths business unit to Dent Wizard, a reconditioning services provider.

QuanDec Corporation
Aug 26th, 2024
Bryan Wynn Promoted to President at Dent Wizards

As President, Wynn will lead Dent Wizard's Finance, Growth & Development, Operations Planning & Engineering, People, Sales Operations, Supply Chain and Technology teams.

Auto Remarketing
Aug 20th, 2024
Dent Wizard promotes CFO Wynn to president

Dent Wizard promotes CFO Wynn to president.

BodyShop Business
Sep 26th, 2023
Dent Wizard Hires New Chief Operating Officer

Dent Wizard International, the largest provider of vehicle reconditioning services in North America, recently hired Adam Nebeker as chief operating officer.

QuanDec Corporation
Sep 10th, 2023
Andy Trommer Named Chief Technology Officer at Dent Wizard

Andy Trommer named chief technology officer at Dent Wizard.