Plastic Repair Trainee

Boyd Group Services•Dallas, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

At the Boyd Group, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward. Gerber Collision & Glass - King-George, Dallas TX. This posting is part of our ongoing effort to identify qualified candidates for future opportunity. Applications are being accepted now for an opportunity scheduled to start in May mid 2026. No experience needed - all training is provided through our world-leading advanced plastic and auto repair training program! Join Gerber in shaping a more eco-friendly and efficient future for the plastic repair, sustainability, and collision industry. Together, we'll drive change and create a sustainable circular economy. If you are interested in long-term employment, job security, and working for a sustainable division, consider our opportunities. Gerber Collision offers the most advanced 8-week PAID training program backed by I-CAR accredited courses. For approved applicants, Gerber will invest in your training to learn entry-level auto skills such as plastic repairs, repair planning, and removal & installation of parts to fast-track your certification as an entry-level Micro Repair Technician. Based on your progress and performance, after 12 to 24 months as a Micro Tech, you will then have the opportunity to move into Gerber’s industry-leading TDP (Technician Development Program) with paid on-the-job training for another 12 months towards becoming a graduate Auto Body Repair Technician. No experience is required for the entry-level Micro Tech; all training is provided during the certification program, followed by ongoing “on-the-job training and upskill career progression programs.” During the training, you will be able to take part in various trade-based, personal, and basic business development short courses, providing a foundation for further development of your career. Secure a trade and a career for life in one of the countries fastest-growing industries! Gerber Collision and Glass has a rich history servicing customers for over 80 years and is one of North America’s largest collision brands under the The Boyd Group Services Inc. with over 900 locations, providing ongoing opportunities across USA and Canada. We are offering full-time and part-time job opportunities with flexible working hours to meet employees’ life schedules and work commitment goals. With your training, you will develop new trade and life skills, be introduced to advancing technologies such as cloud based and mobile platforms, 3D printing, and virtual reality for training. Gerber Collision and Glass is seeking employees who are interested in long-term employment, job security, and want to work for a sustainable industry. Candidates will start as a trainee, then certified as an entry-level technician, where they will undertake ongoing training in various Micro Collision Tasks. We are looking for people who are motivated, have an eye for detail, can work both independently and within a team, follow the company repair methods, and have great communication skills.

Requirements

Motivated
Eye for detail
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Ability to follow the company repair methods
Great communication skills
Ability to stand for long periods working on parts and cars
Ability to lift plastic car parts

Nice To Haves

Great communication skills
Experience in car repair, plastic, or metal welding
Hands-on experience with cars, tools, or any kind of trade type role
Drivers License

Responsibilities

Lifting plastic car parts and sanding parts
Taking parts off vehicles and tagging
Plastic welding using a fuse welding gun and plastic rods
Use equipment such as sanders, air tools, hot air welders and lamp spray guns
Stand for long periods working on parts and cars
Use mobile/tablet to enter job numbers and part images
Identify plastic and part imperfections via visual and lamp hand inspection techniques
Will need to work independently and within a team
Work within a workshop environment with some noise

Benefits

Competitive Pay Plans
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision Insurance
401(K) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Continuing Education Opportunities
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
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
Voluntary Daily Pay option available
Great salary and benefits
Support and opportunity
Empowered to make decisions
Control your future