Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Rapid City (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Insurance Day 1 (medical, dental, etc)

401(k) with match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Continuing education

Safety glasses allowance

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer service through precise assessment and high-quality repair, restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, collaborating with teammates to meet KPIs while representing the Boyd Group brand.

The role requires completing a technical program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair, with safety awareness and ability to use standard repair tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program or a three‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Resolve dents, dimples, and minor body damage; apply filler resins when required.
• Realign car chassis and frames to correct structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts, including glass and windshields.
• Repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and fit parts, then repaint vehicles as required.
• Aim to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and verify with post-repair inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair methods

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

About the Company

Gerber Collision & Glass (the Boyd Group) offers elite infrastructure and a supportive environment for collision and glass services. We are committed to integrity and diversity, encouraging qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and protected veterans, to apply.

Job Description

As an Auto Body Technician, you will provide an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and quality repair of each vehicle, restoring it to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, working collaboratively with team members to meet repair facility KPIs and represent the Boyd Group as a dedicated brand ambassador.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers using tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers.
• Solve dents, dimples, and minor body damage; apply filler resins when required.
• Realign car chassis and frames to correct structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts, including glass and windshields.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and fit parts, then prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified or equivalent paint.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and verify work with post-repair inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education And/or Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program or a three‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate effectively with other repairers in the shop.
• Understand methods and procedures for vehicle body repair.
• Proficiency in using required tools for the trade.

Other Requirements

• Work safely in a noisy area with odors.
• Lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
• Bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Benefits

• Annual paid time off (PTO) plans
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for full‑time employees working at least 30 hours per week
• Six paid holidays annually
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employer‑paid short‑term disability and 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

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00/hour, flat rate, depending on experience.