Collision Auto Body Technician – Expert Repairs

Gerber Collision & Glass; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Educational opportunities

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Hammond, IN is seeking an Auto Body Technician responsible for meticulous vehicle assessment and high-quality repairs to restore pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, ensuring speed, quality, and customer excellence across the service team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a technical program or a 3-year apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
• Thorough understanding of repair methods and proper use of tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to pre-accident condition.
• Realign chassis and frame; replace damaged parts and glass as needed.
• Weld and fit parts; repaint vehicles to factory specs or equivalent.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure quality and compliance.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Hands-on repair knowledge

Ability to work with little Superv.

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers and pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Hammond, IN is seeking an Auto Body Technician responsible for meticulous vehicle assessment and high-quality repairs to restore pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles, ensuring speed, quality, and customer excellence across the service team.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of a technical program or a 3-year apprenticeship.