Auto Body Tech – Precision Repairs & Fast Turnaround

Gerber Collision & Glass; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to accurately assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, realign chassis, and replace damaged sections with new parts.

The role emphasizes speed, quality, and customer excellence in a collaborative shop environment. You will work with cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections and ensure paint finishes meet factory standards.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; technical training preferred.
• Completion of a technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and perform repairs with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of repair methods for vehicle bodies.
• Experience using common auto body tools and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Weld or attach parts and repaint vehicles to factory specifications or equivalent.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and adherence to KPIs.
• Perform duties safely in a noisy environment with various odors.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to accurately assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, realign chassis, and replace damaged sections with new parts.

The role emphasizes speed, quality, and customer excellence in a collaborative shop environment. You will work with cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections and ensure paint finishes meet factory standards.