Body Shop Apprentice/Production Assistant

J. E. Hitt Garage LLC, Weston, WV

Entry-level body shop apprentice and production assistant at J. E. Hitt Garage LLC in Weston, WV. Full-time, 40 hours per week, $17 to $19 per hour depending on experience, with paid time off. The employer says people with a criminal record are encouraged to apply. No body shop experience is required; willing to train.

What the posting says about criminal records

The employer marked this job as open to applicants with a criminal record.

Last checked Oct 20, 2026. Policies can change, so confirm with the employer before you apply.

Overview

Hitt's is hiring a motivated person for an entry-level, hands-on role on its collision repair team. The apprentice works alongside technicians and the paint department, assisting with teardown, reassembly, sanding, masking, paint prep, parts staging, vehicle washing, and shop organization. No body shop experience is required, and the company is willing to train someone dependable who takes initiative and wants to learn a trade. The posting says people with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• No body shop experience required; willing to train
• Dependable and hardworking
• Takes initiative
• Genuinely wants to learn a trade
• Able to assist with vehicle teardown and reassembly
• Able to sand, mask, and assist with paint-prep work

Benefits

• Paid time off

Job details

Location

Weston, WV

Pay

$17 to $19 per hour

Job type

Full-time

Industry

Construction and Skilled Trades

Posted

Oct 15, 2026

Drug test

Not stated