Auto Body Technician

Company Gerber Collision & Glass Job Description The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role in the company’s promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. Key Job Responsibilities Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan. Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle. Handle dents and minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when required. Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage. Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts. Repair or replace glass and windshields. Repair or replace interior parts. Weld and attach or fit parts into place. Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent. Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair. Perform other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a technical school program OR a 3‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer. Required Skills/Abilities 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. Proficiency in using tools required for the trade. Other Requirements Work safely in a noisy area with many odors present. Lift up to 30 pounds at times. Visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions. Bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections. Compensation $70,000 - $125,000+/year based on experience. Benefits Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans. 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for full‑time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week. 6 paid holidays annually. Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision insurance effective Day1. 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Employer‑paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance. Optional Additional Voluntary Life Insurance. Continuing Education Opportunities. Free prescription or non‑prescription safety glasses annually. Annual voluntary uniform stipend. Optional daily pay choice. Equal Opportunity Employer The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr