Auto Body Technician - High Earning Potential + Benefits

Gerber Collision & Glass; Oak Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Education opportunities

Safety glasses

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Oak Forest, IL is seeking an Auto Body Technician to perform precise vehicle repairs and glass replacements. You will disassemble, repair, reassemble, and repaint vehicles to restore pre-accident condition while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will work with a skilled team, follow WOW Operating Way, estimate repair times, and use tools like plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and cutting guns.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble vehicles using shop tools.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts.
• Repair/replace glass and interior parts as needed.
• Weld or attach parts and repaint to factory specifications.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles.

Skills

Job orders literacy

Team collaboration

Repair methods knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or apprenticeship in auto body repair

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Welding & repainting tools

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Oak Forest, IL is seeking an Auto Body Technician to perform precise vehicle repairs and glass replacements. You will disassemble, repair, reassemble, and repaint vehicles to restore pre-accident condition while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will work with a skilled team, follow WOW Operating Way, estimate repair times, and use tools like plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and cutting guns.