Auto Body Technician

Mobile Auto Solutions, LLC; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver an exceptional customer experience through meticulous repair of each vehicle to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while upholding speed, quality, and customer excellence as a Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

You will work with the team to plan repairs, use tools, and ensure work orders meet labor time guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Tech school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship required.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with other repairers in the shop.
• Solid understanding of vehicle body repair methods.
• Proficient in using tools required for the trade.

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; applies filler resins when needed.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections and replaces with new or aftermarket parts; repairs glass as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed; welds and fits parts and repaints vehicles.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspects post-repair vehicles.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Teamwork

Repair procedures

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tech school or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Welding tools

Pliers

Hydraulic jacks

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