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 role requires a combination of technical skills and dedication to delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute repair work according to customer needs and budget.
• Use various tools to repair vehicle bodies, including cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers.
• Repair dents, dimples, and other minor damage using appropriate techniques.
• Mix and apply filler resins for deeper dents that cannot be repaired with other methods.
• Realign car chassis and frames to correct structural damage.
• Remove and replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as necessary.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach parts to ensure proper fitment and function.
• Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or equivalent materials.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.

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 independently.
• Experience working with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of vehicle repair methods and tool usage.
• Physical ability to work in a noisy environment, lift up to 30 pounds, and perform tasks requiring bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Reads and understands job orders.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Uses various tools and equipment for vehicle repair.
• Understands and applies methods for repairing vehicle bodies.
• Has a thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Benefits

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

Pay

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

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the job and the employee.