Auto Body Technician: High Earnings & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Parental Leave

Holidays

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Continuing Education

Safety Glasses

Uniform Stipend

Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass 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 cars while supporting the team to meet KPIs and represent the Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.

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

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Repair knowledge

Tool proficiency

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical school or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass 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 cars while supporting the team to meet KPIs and represent the Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.