Auto Body Technician

Overview

Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With 3+ billion in sales, over 1000 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are focused on delivering WOW Every Customer and Be the Best. We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers.

We are committed to welcoming applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

This posting is part of our ongoing effort to identify qualified candidates for future opportunities. While we may not be hiring immediately, we encourage you to submit your application for consideration when a position becomes available.

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles while supporting the company’s goals of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The role works with the team to achieve repair facility KPIs and represents the Brand at all times.

• Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers. Use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents and minor body damage when feasible; mix and apply filler resins when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace with new or aftermarket parts; replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach or fit parts in place; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines; inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 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.

• 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.

Note:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The physical demands of the job must be met to perform essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

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Gerber offers comprehensive benefits including:

• 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…