Auto Body Technician — Grow Your Craft & Impact

Gerber Collision & Glass; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance from D

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Springfield, IL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through meticulous assessment and high-quality repair of vehicles. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, ensuring work aligns with speed, quality, and customer service promises.

The role emphasizes safe operation of tools, accurate dent/body repair, and collaboration with teammates to meet repair KPIs. Training and ongoing development are supported by the company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program OR 3-year apprenticeship as auto body repairer.
• Experience with repair tools and automotive body repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles ensuring quality.
• Realign chassis and replace or repair damaged sections with parts.
• Weld, fit, and repaint vehicles to factory standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with KPIs.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair methods understanding

Tool familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Springfield, IL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences through meticulous assessment and high-quality repair of vehicles. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, ensuring work aligns with speed, quality, and customer service promises.

The role emphasizes safe operation of tools, accurate dent/body repair, and collaboration with teammates to meet repair KPIs. Training and ongoing development are supported by the company.