Auto Body Technician

$52,000 - $66,560/Yr

Boyd Group International - Melrose, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Melrose, MN

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 repair of vehicles to restore them to pre-accident condition. This role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling vehicles while ensuring adherence to quality and speed standards. The technician plays a crucial role in achieving the repair facility's key performance indicators (KPIs) and acts as a brand ambassador for the company.

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 sections of a vehicle.
• 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 attach parts into place; prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or agreed-upon equivalent.
• Complete work orders within labor time guidelines and inspect vehicles after repair.

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

• 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
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend