Body Shop Glass Technician

Rydell Chevrolet GMC Cadillac • Grand Forks, ND

8d • $19 - $25

About The Position

Rydell Auto Center is seeking a Body Shop Glass Technician to work with a variety of vehicles and support multiple dealership operations in a clean and safe environment. The technician performs automotive glass installation and repair, prepares and bonds glass according to OEM procedures and applicable safety standards, identifies vehicles requiring ADAS calibration, and assists with calibration work. The role also includes trim removal and installation, minor paint correction, documentation, parts checks, and maintaining a safe, organized work area. On-the-job training for calibration is provided to technicians who are not yet able to perform it.

Requirements

• 0–5 years of auto glass installation experience.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record, needed for dynamic calibrations and moving vehicles.
• Ability to work independently and with body, paint, calibration, and reconditioning teams.
• Ability to safely handle large glass, with a partner or setting tools as needed.
• Ability to manage collision repairs and reconditioning work while keeping cycle times on track.
• Clear communication with estimators, managers, and the calibration team.
• Ability to follow written procedures exactly.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality checks before vehicles leave the work bay.
• Knowledge of automotive glass's role in vehicle structure and airbag systems, and the importance of proper bonding for crash safety.
• Knowledge of glass types, including laminated, tempered, acoustic, heated, and HUD-compatible glass, and how to distinguish OEM from aftermarket glass.
• Knowledge of urethane chemistry, cure times, and the effects of temperature and humidity on safe drive-away time.
• Knowledge of ADAS basics, including windshield-mounted or nearby systems, static versus dynamic calibration, and when OEM procedures require calibration.
• Ability to find and interpret OEM repair procedures and position statements.
• Basic knowledge of corrosion protection and refinishing.
• Ability to cut out glass cleanly without damaging paint, the dash, or pinch welds, using cold knives, wire systems, power tools, and appropriate setting tools.
• Ability to apply a consistent urethane bead and set glass accurately.
• Ability to perform NOVUS chip and crack repair.
• Ability to remove trim and clips without breaking them.
• Ability to machine-buff and polish minor paint defects.
• Basic scan-tool and calibration-target setup skills, or a strong willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Collision or mobile glass experience.
• AGSC (Auto Glass Safety Council) Technician certification, or willingness to obtain it.
• I-CAR training; the technician is expected to complete I-CAR courses needed to maintain Gold Class and meet OEM certification requirements.
• NOVUS chip repair experience.
• ADAS calibration experience.

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 appropriate bead height, treating bare metal and rust, and applying primers correctly.
• Select suitable urethane and follow safe drive-away times.
• Look up OEM glass repair procedures, one-time-use parts, and calibration requirements.
• Identify vehicles that require ADAS calibration after glass work and flag them for the calibration team.
• Assist with static and dynamic calibrations and set up targets when needed; calibration training is provided on the job.
• 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 correcting small defects for collision repairs and used-car reconditioning.
• Document work with photos and notes, verify parts against the order, and report hidden damage or additional parts needed.
• Keep the work area clean, safe, and organized, and follow shop safety and hazardous-materials rules.

Benefits

• Health insurance with family and child coverage.
• Vision insurance with family and child coverage.
• Dental insurance with family and child coverage.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance at group rates.
• 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