Auto Body Technician: Precision Repair & Realignment

Gerber Collision & Glass; Rapid City (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Six paid holidays

Insurance Day 1 (medical, dental, etc)

401(k) with match

Short-term disability & life insurance

Continuing education

Safety glasses allowance

Uniform stipend

Daily pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer service through precise assessment and high-quality repair, restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, collaborating with teammates to meet KPIs while representing the Boyd Group brand.

The role requires completing a technical program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair, with safety awareness and ability to use standard repair tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical school program or a three‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Resolve dents, dimples, and minor body damage; apply filler resins when required.
• Realign car chassis and frames to correct structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts, including glass and windshields.
• Repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and fit parts, then repaint vehicles as required.
• Aim to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and verify with post-repair inspections.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair methods

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer service through precise assessment and high-quality repair, restoring vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, collaborating with teammates to meet KPIs while representing the Boyd Group brand.

The role requires completing a technical program or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair, with safety awareness and ability to use standard repair tools.