Auto Body Technician

$41,600 - $62,400/Yr

Boyd Group International - Solon, IA

Full-time

Solon, IA

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. The technician plays a crucial role in achieving the repair facility's KPIs and acts as a dedicated Brand Ambassador for The Boyd Group.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Plan the repair work necessary 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; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines.
• Inspect vehicles after repair to ensure all work has been executed correctly.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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 very little supervision.
• Ability to work with other repairers within an auto body shop.
• Thorough understanding of methods and procedures to repair vehicle bodies.
• Thorough understanding of how to use 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