Auto Body Technician

About the role

The Auto Body Technician at Gerber Collision & Glass is responsible for providing exceptional and successful customer experiences through meticulous vehicle repairs. This role requires a thorough understanding of repair methods and tool usage, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute repair work based on job orders, preparing cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents and dimples, and mix and apply filler resins for dents that cannot be repaired by other means.
• Realign car chassis and frames to fix structural damage, remove damaged sections, and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed, and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
• Weld and attach parts as necessary, and ensure all work is completed within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of repair methods and tool usage.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds, work in a noisy area with odors, and perform tasks requiring bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Skills

• Read and understand job orders.
• Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Thoroughly understand methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thoroughly understand how to use tools required for the trade.

Benefits

Gerber Collision & Glass offers a range of comprehensive benefits to support your career growth and well-being, including:

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective day 1
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance
• Continuing education opportunities
• Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend
• Voluntary daily pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been providing exceptional collision repair services for over 80 years. We are committed to building great teams and driving success for our customers and employees alike.

Compensation

Flat rate compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than the applicable local or state minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of the applicable minimum wage, whichever is greater.