Auto Body Technician Apprentice

CSN Hunt Club is looking for an Auto Body Technician Apprentice to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The Incumbent is detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to the Body Shop manager.

**Primary Objectives of the Auto Body Technician Apprentice**:

- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Thoroughly examine collision damage (Review the complete vehicle exterior body parts, check all power accessories (door locks/windows/mirrors are operational) check that the dash panel has no warning lights on. Identify any prior damages overlooked on the QA checklist/ or related on the supplemental damage sheet.)
- **Performing structural and complete body repairs**: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
- Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
- Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
- Ability to file, grind and sand repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- **Restore vehicle to factory specification **(Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates.
- Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
- Able to work with a variety of metals and plastics, as well as glass, electrical, and mechanical parts.
- Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
- Experience with disassembly and reassembly of vehicles
- Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes.
- Be a great CSN ambassador.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Requirements**:

- Auto Body Repair and refinishing experience - 1 year
- Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer (310B) Red Seal License (310Q) (Preferred but not a must), in a registered apprenticeship program or is looking to get into an apprenticeship program.
- Carrying, Lifting - 100 lbs, standing, sitting, walking, reaching)
- Valid Drivers license required. Must have own tools, safety footwear.

On-the-Job Exposure to the following elements:

- Fumes
- Dirt
- Chemicals/Toxins
- Hazards
- Heat/Cold
- Noise

**Benefits**
- Benefits: On-site parking, Dental, Life and Long term Disability and paid vacation.
- Compliance Training, such as AODA,WHMIS, Worker Health and safety Awareness and Workplace Violence and Harassment) will be provided.

**Schedule**:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday**Career Path**: As CSN continues to grow, other career opportunities may become available.
**Disclaimer**: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN continues to grow.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Disclaimer**:CSN Collision Centres “CSN” does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CSN to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CSN will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.