Refinish Technician

Gerber Collision & Glass; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass Baton Rouge is seeking a Refinish Technician to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition through meticulous refinishing, color matching, and high-quality workmanship. You will work with the paint team to meet KPIs and uphold Gerber's standard of speed, quality and customer excellence.

This full-time on-site role requires 2-5+ years in collision repair, ability to complete refinishing steps, and a strong quality focus; I-CAR or ASE certifications are a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of collision repair experience.
• Ability to properly complete all steps in the refinishing process.
• Above average quality focus.
• High production capabilities.
• I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Review body work for quality and completeness as it arrives in the paint department.
• Thoroughly mix, color match, and refinish each vehicle to restore it to pre-accident condition.
• Complete all refinish operations as described in the work order.
• Efficiently use and maintain paint material inventory.
• Consistently utilize all required safety equipment, properly dispose of hazardous waste.
• Attend/collaborate with team during daily production meetings.
• Work in harmony with the production schedule and coworkers to meet deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Refinishing

Color matching

Safety procedures

Education

I-CAR or ASE Certification

Job description

LA Baton Rouge-Perkins Rd - 132035
We 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

Position Overview

The Refinish Technician’s primary responsibility includes providing an exceptional and successful customer experience through meticulous refinishing to ensure a quality refinished repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Refinish Technician thoroughly mixes, color matches and refinishes each vehicle while playing a pivotal role toward Gerber’s promise of speed, quality and customer excellence. The Refinish Technician works in alignment with all team members in achieving the repair facility’s KPIs and is committed to being a dedicated Brand Ambassador of Gerber Collision & Glass at all times. Gerber Collision is dedicated to providing a safe work environment for all of our employees and our Refinish Technicians are provided with PAPR Systems to keep them safe and comfortable.

Job Responsibilities

• Review body work for quality and completeness as it arrives in the paint department
• Thoroughly mix, color match, and refinish each vehicle to restore it to pre-accident condition
• Complete all refinish operations as described in the work order
• Efficiently use and maintain paint material inventory
• Consistently utilize all required safety equipment, properly dispose of hazardous waste
• Attend/collaborate with team during daily production meetings
• Work in harmony with the production schedule and coworkers to meet deadlines
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of collision repair experience
• Ability to properly complete all steps in the refinishing process
• Above average quality focus
• High production capabilities
• I-CAR or ASE Certifications are a bonus

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.
Compensation Details
$20 - $30 / Hour Flat Rate
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.
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Titles: Body Shop Painter - Automotive Painter - Refinish Technician