Auto Body Technician

Boyd Group International - Warrenville, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Warrenville, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Auto Body Technician at Gerber Collision & Glass is responsible for providing exceptional customer service through the meticulous assessment and quality repair of vehicles. This role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition, while ensuring alignment with the company's goals of speed, quality, and customer excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the necessary repair work and prepare cost estimates for customers.
• Use various tools such as cutting guns, plasma cutters, hydraulic jacks, hammers, and pliers to repair vehicle sections.
• Hammer out dents, dimples, and other minor body damage; mix and apply filler resins when necessary.
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
• Remove damaged sections of vehicles and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
• Replace or repair glass and windshields as needed.
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
• Weld and fit parts into place, preparing and repainting vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
• Ability to read job orders and work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collaborate with other repairers in an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Proficient in using tools required for the trade.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay Plans
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Continuing Education Opportunities