Auto Body Technician – High Earnings & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Parental Leave

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Education opportunities

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is hiring an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassemble and reassemble components, and ensure high-quality finishes. You will work to maintain speed, quality, and customer excellence while collaborating with a skilled team.

The role requires reading job orders, using metalworking tools, and safely handling repairs in a busy shop environment. Training and consistent performance will support growth with The Boyd Group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts; repair glass and interior parts as needed.
• Weld and fit parts; prep and repaint to factory specs or equivalent.
• Ensure work orders meet labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair methods

Tool usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding equipment

Paint preparation tools

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is hiring an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassemble and reassemble components, and ensure high-quality finishes. You will work to maintain speed, quality, and customer excellence while collaborating with a skilled team.

The role requires reading job orders, using metalworking tools, and safely handling repairs in a busy shop environment. Training and consistent performance will support growth with The Boyd Group.