Auto Body Technician — Quality Repairs, Fast Turnaround

Gerber Collision & Glass; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Summerville, SC is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. The role involves meticulous disassembly, repair, and reassembly, using tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, and welders to achieve speed, quality, and customer excellence.

You will plan repairs, prepare cost estimates, and ensure repairs meet factory specifications. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and an unwavering commitment to customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program OR 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Thorough understanding of methods to repair vehicle bodies and how to use trade tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan repairs and prepare cost estimates.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts; repair glass and interiors as needed.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality and standards are met.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Vehicle body repair

Tool proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Welding

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Summerville, SC is seeking an Auto Body Technician to repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. The role involves meticulous disassembly, repair, and reassembly, using tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, and welders to achieve speed, quality, and customer excellence.

You will plan repairs, prepare cost estimates, and ensure repairs meet factory specifications. The position emphasizes teamwork, attention to safety, and an unwavering commitment to customer