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

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute repair work according to customer needs and job orders.
• Prepare cost estimates for customers and use various tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• 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 vehicle sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as necessary.
• Weld and attach parts to fit them properly.
• Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or equivalent materials.
• Attempt to 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.
• 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 repair methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of tool usage relevant to the auto body repair field.
• Physical ability to work safely in a noisy area with odors, lift up to 30 pounds, bend, stretch, kneel, and squat.

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 with minimal supervision.
• Use various tools and equipment for vehicle repair.
• Understand and apply repair techniques and procedures.
• Inspect and verify completed repairs.

Benefits

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

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