Auto Body Technician - Fast-Paced Shop, Growth & Benefits

Gerber Payroll Services, Inc.; Burbank (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday pay

Insurance Day 1

401(k)

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition with precision and care. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, aligning chassis and replacing parts while upholding speed, quality and customer excellence.

You’ll work with a proactive team to meet repair KPIs and serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring safety and high standards in every job. The role requires technical training or apprenticeship and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

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

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair methods

Use trade tools

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition with precision and care. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, aligning chassis and replacing parts while upholding speed, quality and customer excellence.

You’ll work with a proactive team to meet repair KPIs and serve as a brand ambassador, ensuring safety and high standards in every job. The role requires technical training or apprenticeship and a high school diploma.