Auto Body Technician — Precision Repairs & Empowered Growth

Gerber Collision & Glass; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Decatur, Alabama is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition with attention to detail and quality. You will disassemble, repair, weld, realign chassis, and repaint using shop tools while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a technical program or apprenticeship in auto body repair.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; completion of a technical program or apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders and use a variety of auto body tools.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of repair procedures and tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles using auto body tools.
• Fill, hammer out dents, and realign chassis as needed.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts; repair glass and interior parts.
• Weld and fit parts; prep and repaint vehicles to factory standards or equivalent.
• Ensure work orders are completed within labor guidelines and inspect finished work.

Skills

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Repair techniques

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical school/Apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding equipment

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Decatur, Alabama is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition with attention to detail and quality. You will disassemble, repair, weld, realign chassis, and repaint using shop tools while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, plus a technical program or apprenticeship in auto body repair.