Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Fast Restorations

Gerber Collision & Glass; Bedford (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre‑accident condition.

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a 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 and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Uses 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 when feasible; applies filler resins as needed.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections and replaces with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replaces or repairs glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
• Welds and attaches parts and preps/repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint.
• Completes work orders within labor time guidelines and inspects completed repairs.

Skills

Reading job orders

Team collaboration

Quality repair

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma equivalent

Auto body training or apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Welding & prep

Job description

The Auto Body Technician’s primary responsibility and accountability includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre‑accident condition.

The Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence.