Autobody Technician

_At R. Ferri Automotive we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at R. Ferri Automotive is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our company through the years._

**About the Job**

**What We Can Offer You**:

- Dental, Medical, Vision Benefits/Extended Health Care
- Pension plan with Employer Matching Contributions
- Employee product and service discounts at all retailers
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service rewards program
- Opportunities for Career Development

**Responsibilities**:

- Perform work as described on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with factory and Company standards;
- Examine vehicle to identify necessary repair or maintenance items that may not be included on the estimate;
- Review damage reports and estimates, and plan work to be performed;
- Inspect completed work to ensure proper functioning, completion of work, dimensional accuracy;
- Fit and weld replacement parts into place, using wrenches and welding equipment, and grind down welds to smooth them, using power grinders and other tools;
- Install vehicle parts or accessories;
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment;
- Remove and re-insall body parts for repair (fenders, bumpers, doors, trunk lids, hood, fender, etc.)
- Understand and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes.

**Qualifications**:

- Technically knowledgeable, experienced,
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Basic mechanical skills
- Manual dexterity
- Effective listening and communication skills
- Ability to follow all safety procedures
- Excellent organization and multi-tasking abilities
- Ability to lift moderate weight with assistance
- Good visual acuity to assess work performance

**Please note**: applicants must provide a clean driver’s abstract and criminal background check prior to commencing employment

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Woodbridge, ON L4L 7Z4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Automotive Repair: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person