Auto Body Technician

True2Form Collision Repair Centers, LLC; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance Day 1

401(k) with company match

Disability & life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Continuing education opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Voluntary daily pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through meticulous assessment and high-quality repairs. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while aligning with the WOW plan and KPIs, serving as a Brand Ambassador for the company.

You will contribute to speed, quality and customer excellence, work with a dedicated team, and participate in ongoing training and development as part of a long-standing leader in collision repair.

Qualifications

• Must read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with other auto body shop technicians.
• Understand methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Know how to use tools required for the trade.

Responsibilities

• Ensure WOW plan is executed consistently.
• Plan repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles.
• Realign chassis and frames to fix structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Repair or replace glass and interior components as needed.
• Weld and fit parts; prep and repaint to factory specs.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles to verify repairs are correct.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Repair procedures

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Job description

Company

Gerber Collision & Glass Great Teams Don’t Happen by Accident Built with Intent. Driven by YOU. At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward. Our Commitment: The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our "Greater Team" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.

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.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans


• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week


• 6 paid holidays annually


• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1


• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match


• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance


• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance


• Continuing Education Opportunities


• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually


• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend


• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

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

Additional Job Description FLAT RATE Estimated $65,000 - 125,000+ / Year Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater. Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.