Auto Body Technician
About The Position
The Auto Body Technician at Gerber Collision & Glass in Tyler, Texas, assesses and repairs customer vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition and provide a successful customer experience. The technician disassembles, repairs, and reassembles vehicles, working with the repair team to meet facility performance goals and the company’s standards for speed, quality, and customer service. The role requires at least 4–5 years of collision auto body repair experience. The technician plans repairs and prepares cost estimates, performs structural and cosmetic repairs, replaces or repairs vehicle components and glass, welds and fits parts, and prepares and repaints vehicles. Work should be completed within labor time guidelines and inspected for quality. Compensation is $21–$30 per hour on a flat-rate, performance-based structure tied to booked hours, with a minimum-wage guarantee where applicable. The position may also be eligible for bonuses tied to individual or business initiatives.
Requirements
- At least 4–5 years of collision auto body repair experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of a technical school program or a three-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
- Ability to read job orders and work with very little supervision.
- Ability to work with other repairers in an auto body shop.
- Thorough understanding of vehicle body repair methods and procedures.
- Thorough understanding of how to use tools required for the trade.
- Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors.
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
- Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
Responsibilities
- Ensure consistent execution of the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
- Plan necessary repair work and prepare customer cost estimates.
- Use appropriate tools to repair vehicle sections and body damage.
- Repair dents and other minor body damage using hammering techniques or filler resins, as appropriate.
- Realign vehicle chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
- Remove damaged vehicle sections and replace them with new or aftermarket parts.
- Replace or repair glass, windshields, and interior parts as needed.
- Weld, attach, or fit parts into place.
- Prepare and repaint vehicles using factory-specified paint or an agreed-upon equivalent.
- Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
- Inspect repaired vehicles to ensure work has been performed correctly.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
