Auto Body Technician — Growth, Great Benefits

Gerber Collision & Glass; Walla Walla (WA); On-site; USD 35,817 - 45,460; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Washington state is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and high‑quality repairs, restoring vehicles to pre‑accident condition.

You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, realign chassis, replace parts and glass, and strive to meet repair targets while upholding safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or four‑year auto body repair apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work, prepare cost estimates, and use tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers.
• Improve dents and minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when needed.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts; replace or repair glass and windshields.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and attach parts; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory‑specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and ensure correct completion by inspecting vehicles.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Collaboration

Vehicle body repair knowledge

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Auto body apprenticeship or tech program

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Washington state is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver an exceptional customer experience through meticulous assessment and high‑quality repairs, restoring vehicles to pre‑accident condition.

You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, realign chassis, replace parts and glass, and strive to meet repair targets while upholding safety and service standards.