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Overview

The Pre - TDP Trainee position at Gerber Collision & Glass offers a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in the automotive industry, working alongside experienced technicians to gain insight into auto body repair. This role serves as a 30-day trial to qualify for the 18-month Technician Development Program.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in performing basic auto body repairs under supervision.
  • Learn to use and maintain tools and equipment for safety and efficiency.
  • Participate in vehicle inspections to identify damages and develop repair plans.
  • Collaborate with team members to complete repair projects on time.
  • Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean work environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred.
  • Trade/Vocational school graduates preferred.
  • Some on-the-job experience is preferred.
  • I-CAR Gold Class preferred.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods.
  • Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
  • Strong interest in the automotive industry and a desire to learn.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work effectively in a team.
  • Basic knowledge of auto body repair techniques and tools is preferred.
  • Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
  • Reliable transportation to commute to the workplace.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

  • This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

Benefits

PTO
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
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How this job compares in Roswell, GA

Pay in context

At roughly $20/hr, this posting comes in about 30% below the $28/hr median for welding jobs across Georgia, where the middle half runs $22–$36/hr across 134 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 13% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Roswell, GA

Roswell, GA currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Georgia as a whole we're tracking 371 other active welding openings from 217 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Roswell, or widen the search to Georgia.

The Boyd Group LLC currently has 3 other openings live in Georgia, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Georgia at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Classic Collision (10), Southern Industrial Constructors, Inc. (9), and JCB North America (9). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Georgia, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Marietta at $42/hr, Forest Park at $36/hr, and Atlanta at $31/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Pre - TDP Trainee figures were last recalculated when this page was built.