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 repair. This position 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 according to customer needs and specifications.
• Prepare cost estimates for customers and use various tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers for repairs.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins for deeper dents.
• Realign car chassis and frames to fix structural damage; remove and replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as necessary; handle interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach parts as required; prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or equivalent materials.
• Ensure work orders are completed within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles post-repair.

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 ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough knowledge of repair methods and tool usage.
• Physical abilities to lift up to 30 pounds, work in noisy areas, and perform repairs and inspections in various weather conditions.

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

• Reads and follows job orders.
• Works independently and collaborates with other repairers.
• Understands and uses repair methods and tools.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees working at least 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.

Pay

$70,000 - $125,000+/year based on experience.

Schedule

Hours vary based on department needs and shift availability.