Autobody Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Brunswick, Ohio is seeking an Auto Body Technician to provide exceptional customer service through quality repairs of vehicles. Responsibilities include disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles, focusing on restoring them to pre-accident condition.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably complete a technical program or apprenticeship. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and annual paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW plan.
• Plans the repair work and prepares cost estimates for customers.
• Hammers out dents and applies filler resins as necessary.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections and replaces them with new parts.
• Repairs or replaces glass and windshields as needed.
• Welds and fits parts into place.
• Inspects vehicles after repair work is completed.

Skills

Ability to read job orders

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Thorough understanding of repair methods

Familiarity with tools of the trade

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

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 technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role in the company’s promise of speed, quality, and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members to achieve the repair facilities’ KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plans the repair work that is necessary and prepares cost estimates for customers. Uses various 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 if possible; mixes and applies filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realigns car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Removes damaged sections of vehicles and replaces them with new or aftermarket parts. Replaces or repairs glass and windshields as needed.
• Replaces or repairs interior parts as needed.
• Welds and otherwise attaches or fits parts into place and prepares and repaints vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed‑upon equivalent.
• Attempts to complete work orders within labor time guidelines. Ensures all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3‑year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
• Must be able to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full‑time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short‑Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non‑Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

Compensation Details

Estimated $65,000 – $125,000+ per year. Compensation is commensurate with skill, education, and experience. Sign‑on bonus opportunities available for qualified candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.