Auto Body Technician - Flat Rate

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, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• 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 dents that cannot be repaired by other means.
• Realign car chassis and frames for structural damage.
• Remove and replace damaged 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 with specified paint or equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of repair methods and tool usage.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Able to visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
• Able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat for repairs and inspections.

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

• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• 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

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education, and experience. Sign-on bonus/relocation bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates. Estimated annual salary range: $65,000 – $125,000+.

Schedule

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