Auto Body Technician

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass

Exceptional Career Opportunity
Gerber Collision & Glass is a leading provider of collision repair services in North America. With a strong commitment to excellence, our team members are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and achieving outstanding results.

We invite you to join our team of skilled professionals who share your passion for quality and customer satisfaction. At Gerber Collision & Glass, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and development, with opportunities for advancement and professional enrichment.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We recognize and value the unique talents and abilities of all applicants from diverse backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including those with disabilities and protected veterans.

Job Description:

The Auto Body Technician plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional customer experiences by providing meticulous assessment and quality repairs of vehicles. This includes disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles while working collaboratively with team members to achieve repair facility KPIs and upholding brand standards.

Earning Potential: $25.00 - $32.00/hour, Flat Rate, PLUS BONUS POTENTIAL Based on Experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure consistent execution of quality standards.
• Plan and execute repair work, preparing cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools, such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers, to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage, mixing and applying filler resins when necessary.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged vehicle sections and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Welds and attaches parts into place, preparing vehicles for repaint with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines, inspecting vehicles after repair to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures for repairing vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of tool usage required for the trade.

Other Requirements:

• 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 various weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Benefits That Drive Your Success:
At Gerber Collision & Glass, we offer comprehensive benefits that support your career growth and well-being:

• 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 & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Salary : $25 - $32