Collision Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Fast Turnarounds

Gerber Collision & Glass; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Lakeland, FL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences by meticulously repairing vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will plan repairs, use cutting guns and plasma cutters, and ensure quality through inspection and repainting to factory specs.

Strong reading of job orders and teamwork are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical schooling or a 3-year apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school or apprenticeship preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles using various auto body tools.
• Hammer out dents and apply fillers where needed.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts; repair glass and interiors.
• Weld and fit parts, repaint vehicles to factory specs or equivalents.
• Ensure work orders meet labor guidelines and inspect finished repairs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Tool usage

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or 3-year apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers

Pliers

Welding

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass in Lakeland, FL seeks an Auto Body Technician to deliver exceptional customer experiences by meticulously repairing vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will plan repairs, use cutting guns and plasma cutters, and ensure quality through inspection and repainting to factory specs.

Strong reading of job orders and teamwork are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus technical schooling or a 3-year apprenticeship.