Auto Body Technician

Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass, one of the largest collision repair companies in North America, is looking for an Auto Body Technician to provide exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each vehicle to restore it back to pre‑accident condition.

With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, Gerber Collision & Glass employs more than 10,000 team members across the United States and Canada. We are committed to WOW every customer and be the best.

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility is to deliver outstanding service by disassembling, repairing, and reassembling each vehicle, while upholding our promises of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The technician will work collaboratively with team members to achieve repair facility KPIs and serve as a Brand Ambassador for Gerber.

• Consistently execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates, and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Use dent‑hammering, filler resin application, and other techniques to fix minor body damage.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace with new or aftermarket parts, including glass, windshields, and interior components.
• Weld, attach, and fit parts, and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified or equivalent paint.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles for correct workmanship.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Ability to collaborate with other repairers.
• Thorough understanding of repair methods and vehicle body procedures.
• Proficiency in using trade tools.

• Work safely in a noisy area with odors.
• Lift up to 30 pounds as needed.
• Visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
• Perform bending, stretching, kneeling, and squatting for repairs and inspections.

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans.
• 2 weeks of paid parental leave for full‑time employees meeting hour requirements.
• 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.

Gerber Collision & Glass is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

With over 80 years of experience, Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with collision repair services across North America.

Earnings potential: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour (flat rate) based on experience. Must be Michigan state certified.

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. Hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.