Gerber Collision & Glass

Overview

The Auto Body Technician at Gerber Collision & Glass is responsible for providing exceptional customer experiences through quality vehicle repairs, ensuring vehicles are restored to pre-accident condition. The role involves working collaboratively with team members to meet repair facility KPIs while embodying the company's commitment to speed, quality, and customer excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage.
• Mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them 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 into place.
• Prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k