autobody technician

2 months ago

Dryden, Canada DRYDEN GM Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
  • Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
  • or equivalent experienceWork site environment
  • Dusty
  • NoisyTasks
  • Estimate repair cost based on damage examination report
  • Plan repair work to be performed
  • Test drive vehicles for proper handling
  • Clean and maintain work space
  • Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
  • File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
  • Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting
  • Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers
  • Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place
  • Apply primers and repaint surfaces
  • Repair or replace interior components
  • Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs
  • Mix paint, blend and match colors
  • Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
  • Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipmentCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Trade Certification
  • Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
  • Auto Body Repairer Trade CertificationArea of work experience
  • Body components
  • Doors and frame
  • Frame straightening
  • Front end components
  • Interior components
  • Metal cutting
  • Paint spraying
  • Underbody components
  • Uni body machine
  • WeldingTransportation/travel information
  • Own transportation
  • Valid driver's licenceWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Standing for extended periodsOwn tools/equipment
  • Tools
  • Steel-toed safety bootsPersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Reliability
  • Team playerScreening questions
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance