Auto Body Technician 2nd Yr. to 3rd Yr. Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Acheson, Canada Western Star Trucks Full time

POSITION TITLE:

Auto Body Technician 2nd Yr. to 3rd Yr. Apprentice

DEPARTMENT:

Body Shop

SUMMARY:

At Western Star Trucks, we believe in hiring and retaining the best by offering a positive open work environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits. We are a full-service heavy-duty truck dealership, offering new truck sales, parts, service, and body shop work.

We are responsible for various duties including repairing and replacing damaged motor vehicles, recreational, heavy-duty truck structures, body parts, and interior and exterior. Our Body Shop specializes in damage appraisal, sheet metal work, and refinishing. We apply undercoat and anti-corrosion products in the correct sequence, ensuring chemical compatibility, adhesion, and durability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Checks parts against estimate and ensures proper parts are ordered and received.
  • Remove and replace all damaged sections of a vehicle body.
  • Mechanical repairs and replacement to cooling and steering systems.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical and HVAC systems.
  • Windshield and glass replacement
  • Welding sheet metal, aluminum, and steel
  • RV Repairs, Dent repairs and sheet metal repairs
  • Notifies management of any additional repairs needed.
  • Reports any deviations to management.
  • Notifies management of any difficulties or problems that may prevent a quality job from being performed or cause a change in the promised time.
  • Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
  • Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
  • Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
  • Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Repair and/or replace interior and exterior components such as instrument panels, seat frame assemblies, carpets and floorboard insulation, trim panels, and mouldings.
  • Replace accident damage components in restraint systems.
  • Inspect vehicles for dimensional accuracy, ensure proper alignment.
  • Required to complete training and keeping it up to date

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Registered apprentice or equivalent mid-level experience
  • Able to read, write and speak in English.
  • Ability to work with computers.
  • Drivers License, Class 1 or 3 considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of welding sheet metal structures is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of assembling and disassembly process is considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of Heavy Truck rig up is considered an asset.
  • Must have own tools.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and efficient workspace.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work safely always


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