Body Technician (FRT)

About the role

The Auto Body Technician at Gerber Collision & Glass is responsible for providing exceptional and successful customer experiences through meticulous vehicle repairs. They play a crucial role in restoring vehicles to their pre-accident condition, working closely with other team members to meet key performance indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute repair work based on job orders.
• 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 using factory-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

• 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 ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of repair methods and procedures.
• Proficiency in using tools required for the trade.
• Ability to work safely in a noisy area with odors present.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Visual inspection skills in various weather conditions.
• Physical capabilities to 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

• Reads job orders and works with minimal supervision.
• Works well with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Understands methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Uses tools required for the trade.

Benefits

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.
• Two weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week.
• Six paid holidays annually.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective day one.
• 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

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. Compensation is commensurate with skill, education, and experience. This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided during the interview process.