Gerber Collision & Glass

Overview

The Body Technician at LA Harvey is responsible for providing exceptional customer service through quality repairs of vehicles, ensuring they are restored to pre-accident condition. The role emphasizes teamwork, speed, and customer excellence while adhering to the company's standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents and apply filler resins for minor body damage.
• 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 fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair.
• 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.