Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Fast Turnarounds

Gerber Payroll Services, Inc.; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid Parental Leave

6 paid holidays

Medical Insurance Day 1

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Voluntary Daily Pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Loves Park, IL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver an exceptional customer experience by meticulously assessing and repairing vehicles to pre‑accident condition. You will disassemble, repair and reassemble, while supporting the shop’s speed, quality and customer‑excellence goals.

You will plan repairs, prepare estimates, use tools (cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, pliers), realign chassis, replace parts and glass, and inspect finished work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from technical school or 3-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience with auto body repair methods and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan repairs and prepare estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Realign chassis and replace parts as needed.
• Replace glass and damaged interior components.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and KPI targets.
• Operate tools safely in a noisy shop environment.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair knowledge

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Filler resins

Welding

Paint prep

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Loves Park, IL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver an exceptional customer experience by meticulously assessing and repairing vehicles to pre‑accident condition. You will disassemble, repair and reassemble, while supporting the shop’s speed, quality and customer‑excellence goals.

You will plan repairs, prepare estimates, use tools (cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, pliers), realign chassis, replace parts and glass, and inspect finished work