Auto Body Technician

JHCC Holdings LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking an experienced Auto Body Technician in Kingwood, TX. The role requires 4-5 years of prior collision auto body repair experience and a focus on quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include planning repairs, estimating costs, using suspension and body tools, and ensuring finished work meets factory specifications. Strong safety and teamwork mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Solid understanding of auto body repair methods and tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and repair vehicle bodies according to the WOW plan.
• Prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use tools to repair, replace, and finish vehicle sections.

Skills

Read job orders

Independent worker

Vehicle body repair knowledge

Understanding of repair methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers and pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

TX Kingwood - 157061

We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.

Job Description: Gerber Collision & Glass - Kingwood, TX 4-5 years minimum prior collision Auto Body Technician experience

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Uses various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and Prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 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.

Other Requirements

• 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.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

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

Compensation Details:

• Compensation: Pay ranges starting from $90,000 to $140,000 + annually
• Flat Rate Hourly pay position Compensation is commensurate with location, skill, education, and experience.
• Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours.
• Supplemental Pay: This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

#ABTWEST At The Boyd Group, we put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.