Elite Auto Body Technician: Precision Repairs & Turnaround

Gerber Collision & Glass; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to accurately assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, realign frames, replace parts, and ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced collision shop.

You will work with a team to meet KPIs, use tools like cutting guns and plasma cutters, and maintain high safety and customer-focused standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical school program or 3-year apprenticeship in auto body repair preferred.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan the repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble vehicles to restore pre-accident condition.
• Realign chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Replace damaged sections with new or aftermarket parts; repair glass and windshields.
• Weld and attach parts; repaint vehicles to factory specs.
• Ensure work orders are completed within labor time guidelines.

Skills

Read job orders

Team collaboration

Safety conscious

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school program

3-year auto body apprenticeship

Tools

Cutting guns

Plasma cutters

Hydraulic jacks

Hammers & pliers

Job description

Gerber Collision & Glass is seeking an Auto Body Technician to accurately assess and repair vehicles to pre-accident condition. You will disassemble, repair, and reassemble cars, realign frames, replace parts, and ensure quality outcomes in a fast-paced collision shop.

You will work with a team to meet KPIs, use tools like cutting guns and plasma cutters, and maintain high safety and customer-focused standards.