About the Role
The Auto Body Technician is responsible for assessing and repairing customer vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition, ensuring a high-quality customer experience. This role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles, contributing to the company's promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence.
Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
- Plan necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
- Use various tools to repair vehicle sections.
- Hammer out dents and repair minor body damage.
- Mix and apply filler resins to repair dents.
- Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replace or repair glass and windshields.
- Replace or repair interior parts.
- Weld and attach parts into place.
- Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint.
- Complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
- Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure correct execution.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors.
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
- 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.
Location
- NORTH
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Commensurate with skill, education, and experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
Salary/Compensations
- Estimated $65,000 – $125,000+ per year
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 & 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
- Voluntary Daily Pay option available
About the Company
- Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years.
- Visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.
Equal Opportunity
- The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics.
- We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our 'Greater Team' exceptional.
- Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.
- At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment.
- All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.
