Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Quick Turnaround

Gerber Collision & Glass; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boyd Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician for our Louisville, KY operation. You will assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassembling and reassembling parts while upholding our speed, quality, and customer-excellence standards.

You will plan repairs, prepare estimates, and use cutting tools, weld, and repaint to spec. A high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school completion or a 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of vehicle body repair methods and tools.
• Strong attention to safety in a noisy, odorous shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Realign chassis and frames; replace damaged sections with parts.
• Fabricate and install parts; weld and repaint per specs.
• Ensure work orders meet labor time guidelines and inspect finished vehicles.

Skills

Read job orders

Work with little supervision

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program

3-year auto body repair apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding tools

Paint preparations

Job description

The Boyd Group is seeking an Auto Body Technician for our Louisville, KY operation. You will assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition, disassembling and reassembling parts while upholding our speed, quality, and customer-excellence standards.

You will plan repairs, prepare estimates, and use cutting tools, weld, and repaint to spec. A high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training or a 3-year apprenticeship are preferred.