Auto Body Technician: Fast-Paced Collision Repair Expert

The Boyd Group; Fairburn (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & V

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition, ensuring speed, quality, and customer excellence. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while collaborating with team members to meet KPIs and uphold the Brand Ambassador standard.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship, and strong skills with body repair methods and tools.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Welding equipment

Paint sprayers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair and restore vehicles to pre-accident condition, ensuring speed, quality, and customer excellence. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles while collaborating with team members to meet KPIs and uphold the Brand Ambassador standard.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship, and strong skills with body repair methods and tools.