Refinish Technician

The Boyd Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass seeks a Refinish Technician in Tampa, FL, responsible for delivering top-notch customer experiences through meticulous refinishing of vehicles. This role focuses on quality repairs that restore vehicles to pre-accident conditions and aligns with the team's KPIs, ensuring swift and excellent service. Candidates should have 2-5+ years of experience and the ability to work collaboratively and efficiently.

Benefits

Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans

Paid Parental Leave for Full Time Employees

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing Education Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of collision repair experience.
• Ability to properly complete all steps in the refinishing process.
• High production capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Mix, color match, and refinish vehicles.
• Review body work for quality in the paint department.
• Attend daily production meetings and collaborate with team.

Skills

Collision repair experience

High production capabilities

Ability to complete refinishing process

Education

I-CAR or ASE Certifications

Job description

Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America. With $2+ billion in sales, over 800 locations and growing, our 10,000+ team members across the United States and Canada are passionate about delivering our goal to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best!

We invite you to join our team. Gerber offers a great place to launch and grow careers. As we continue to grow, we have endless opportunities for you to grow with us.

Gerber Collision & Glass recognizes, values and welcomes all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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
• 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.

Keywords : Automotive, growth, advancement, collision repair, collision center, auto body, autobody, body shop, I-CAR, ICAR, dent repair, painter, paint tech, PPG, water, waterborn, waterborne, sikkens, paint prep, prepper, buff, polish, wheel, mask, tape

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Gerber offers the comprehensive benefits you expect from an industry leader, including :

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend

Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

22 - $24 / 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.

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Supplemental Pay :

This position may also be eligible for Bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.