Auto Body Technician: Precision Repair & Customer Care

Gerber Collision & Glass; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass on Hilton Head Island is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, plan repairs, and prepare cost estimates for customers. You will disassemble, repair, reassemble, weld, and repaint, ensuring structural alignment and quality with a focus on speed and customer excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship, and a keen ability to read job orders while collaborating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plans the repair work and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Disassembles, repairs and reassembles vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Realigns chassis and frames to repair structural damage; replaces parts as needed.
• Removes damaged sections and installs new or aftermarket parts; repairs glass and interior parts.
• Welds, fits parts, and prepares/repaints vehicles to factory specs; completes work orders within labor guidelines.
• Inspects vehicles after repair to ensure quality and accuracy.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair procedures knowledge

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding

Paint prep/painting

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass on Hilton Head Island is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, plan repairs, and prepare cost estimates for customers. You will disassemble, repair, reassemble, weld, and repaint, ensuring structural alignment and quality with a focus on speed and customer excellence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship, and a keen ability to read job orders while collaborating