Body Technician (Flat Rate)

Gerber Collision & Glass; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in New Orleans, LA seeks an Auto Body Technician to assess, disassemble, repair and reassemble vehicles to their pre-accident condition. You’ll plan repairs, prepare cost estimates and use tools like cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers and pliers to restore vehicles with speed and quality.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a technical school program or a 3-year auto body apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a technical program or 3-year auto body apprenticeship.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates.
• Disassemble, repair and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Replace damaged sections and parts; weld and repaint as needed.
• Ensure repairs meet safety, quality and timeline standards.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Repair vehicle bodies

Use automotive tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Filler resins

Welding

Job description

LA New Orleans-Carrollton Ave - 132007We put our team members first. You’ll receive a great salary and benefits, and experience the support and opportunity you deserve. You’re empowered to make decisions. You control your future.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 Auto Body Technician thoroughly disassembles, repairs, and reassembles each vehicle while playing a pivotal role to our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Auto Body Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group at all times.Key Job ResponsibilitiesEnsure 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 and/or Experience RequiredHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Successful completion of technical school program OR a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.Required Skills/AbilitiesAbility 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 RequirementsMust 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.Please note, 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.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.AI Disclosure Statement:At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.Compensation Details: