Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Restorations

Gerber Payroll Services, Inc.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO and 2 weeks parental leave

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance day 1

401(k) with company match

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continued Education Opportunities

Uniform stipend

Daily Pay option

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver superior customer experiences by accurately assessing and repairing vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, maintaining focus on speed, quality, and customer excellence as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training or an apprenticeship, and hands-on use of body repair tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship required.
• Able to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute WOW plan consistently.
• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Repair vehicle sections using cutting guns, plasma cutters, and hand tools.
• Realign chassis and frames to fix structural damage; replace parts as needed.
• Weld, repaint, and finish vehicles to original condition.
• Ensure all work passes final inspection and safety checks.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair methods

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting tools

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Filler & paints preparation

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to deliver superior customer experiences by accurately assessing and repairing vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, maintaining focus on speed, quality, and customer excellence as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus technical training or an apprenticeship, and hands-on use of body repair tools.