Body Shop Glass Technician

Rydell Chevrolet GMC Cadillac • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

Rydell Auto Center is seeking a Body Shop Glass Technician to support its dealership and collision-repair operations. The role involves installing, removing, and repairing automotive glass in accordance with OEM procedures and recognized auto-glass safety standards, as well as supporting ADAS calibration, minor paint correction, collision repairs, and used-car reconditioning. The technician will document work, identify additional damage or parts needs, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area. On-the-job training is available for calibration work. The role offers pay of $19–$25 per hour based on experience. The company describes its workplace as clean and safe and emphasizes teamwork, quality service, employee learning, and community involvement.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of auto glass installation experience.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain attention to detail and quality checks.
• Ability to work independently and with body, paint, calibration, and reconditioning teams.
• Ability to handle large glass safely, with a partner or setting tools as needed.
• Ability to communicate clearly with estimators, managers, and the calibration team.
• Willingness to complete required I-CAR courses and meet OEM certification requirements.
• Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

• Collision or mobile glass experience.
• AGSC (Auto Glass Safety Council) Technician certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• I-CAR training.
• NOVUS chip repair experience.
• ADAS calibration experience.
• Basic scan-tool and calibration-target setup experience, or strong willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Remove and install windshields, back glass, door glass, and quarter glass according to OEM repair procedures and the ANSI/AGSC/AGRSS 002 auto glass safety standard.
• Prepare pinch welds by trimming urethane to the correct bead height and treating bare metal and rust; use primers appropriately.
• Select suitable urethane and observe safe drive-away times.
• Consult OEM repair information for glass procedures, one-time-use parts, and calibration requirements.
• Identify vehicles requiring ADAS calibration and refer them to the calibration team.
• Assist with static and dynamic calibrations and set up targets when needed; learn calibration through on-the-job training if necessary.
• Repair rock chips and short cracks using the NOVUS system.
• Remove and install trim, moldings, emblems, cowl panels, mirrors, and clips without damaging them.
• Perform minor paint corrections, including buffing, polishing, and fixing small defects for collision repairs and used-car reconditioning.
• Document work with photos and notes, check parts against orders, and report hidden damage or additional parts needed.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized, and follow shop safety and hazardous-materials rules.
• Work with body, paint, calibration, and reconditioning teams while keeping cycle times on track.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance with family and child coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance at group rates.
• After one year, a 401(k) with company matching contributions up to 4%.
• Paid time off.
• Discounted services.
• Employee vehicle purchase program.
• Paid time off to volunteer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed