Auto Body Technician

Company: The Boyd Group
Location: Griffin
Posted on: October 2, 2024

Job Description:

Highly skilled Auto Body Technician sought to provide exceptional customer experience through meticulous vehicle repair and restoration.

Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America, with over 800 locations and 10,000+ team members across the US and Canada. Our team is passionate about delivering speed, quality, and customer excellence.

The Auto Body Technician plays a pivotal role in our company's promise, working in alignment with team members to achieve repair facility KPIs and serving as a dedicated Brand Ambassador of The Boyd Group.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Ensure consistent execution of our WOW plan.
  
• Plan and prepare cost estimates for customers, using various tools to repair vehicle sections.
  
• Hammers out dents, dimples, and minor body damage, or mixes and applies filler resins when necessary.
  
• Realign car chassis and frames to repair structural damage.
  
• Remove and replace damaged vehicle sections with new or aftermarket parts, and repair glass and windshields as needed.
  
• Replace or repair interior parts as needed.
  
• Weld and attach parts into place, and prepare and repaint vehicles with factory-specified paint or equivalent.
  
• Attempt to complete work orders within labor time guidelines, and inspect vehicles after repair to ensure correct execution.
  
  
  Education and/or Experience Required:
  
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  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
    
  • Successful completion of a technical school program or a 3-year apprenticeship as an auto body repairer.
    
    
    Required Skills/Abilities:
    
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    • Ability to read job orders and work with minimal 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.
      
      
      Other Requirements:
      
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      • Ability to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
        
      • Ability to lift up to 30 pounds at times.
        
      • Ability to visually inspect vehicle damage in various weather conditions.
        
      • Ability to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
        
        
        The physical demands of this job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.
        
        Benefits:
        
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        • 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.
          
          
          Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

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