Collision Auto Body Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Ridgeland, MS is seeking an Auto Body Technician responsible for providing quality repairs to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition. This role involves meticulous assessment, disassembly, repair, and reassembly of vehicles in alignment with team KPIs.

Successful candidates will have a high school diploma and completion of a technical program or apprenticeship. Compensation ranges from $21 to $30 per hour, based on performance, with potential bonus opportunities.

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 (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents and apply filler resins to repair damages.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections and replace them with new parts.
• Weld and fit parts into place and repaint vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality work.

Skills

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Job description

Job Description

MS Ridgeland - 138006

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 our company’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. They work in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facilities KPIs and are 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.
• Plan the repair work that is necessary and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair sections of a vehicle.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage if possible; mix and apply filler resins to repair dents when other methods are not feasible.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts, including glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and otherwise attach or fit parts into place and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines and ensure all work has been executed correctly by inspecting vehicles after repair.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 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 and 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.

Compensation Details

Flat Rate Compensation: $21 - $30 / Hour. Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.

Supplemental Pay: Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience. This position may also be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.