Autobody Technician

Kirmac is a family-owned leader in collision repair, serving the community since 1973. With 18 locations across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley, Kirmac Collision & Autoglass is committed to quality repairs and exceptional customer service, turning accident repairs into positive experiences. Kirmac also proudly supports B.C. Children's Hospital through Kirmac Cares for Kids.
**Languages**: English
**Education**: Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience
**Experience**: Experience an asset
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- On-site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

**Responsibilities**:
Tasks
- Professionalism in customer service
- Clean and maintain work space
- Instruct apprentices
- 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
- 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 equipment

Experience and specialization
Area of work experience
- Body components
- Doors and frame
- Frame straightening
- Front end components
- Welding

Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Overtime required
- Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment
- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Mask

Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player

**Benefits**:
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities

How to apply
- References attesting experience
- Letter of recommendation
- Highest level of education and name of institution where it was completed
- Cover letter
- Proof of the requested certifications

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

- 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?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

We want people who want to have an impact.
Kirmac is building an inclusive company culture where anyone, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, is recognized and rewarded for their contributions. Our Learning & Development Program allows every team member to learn new skills and expand their expertise. If you want to work someplace where you can grow, and your ideas can have an impact, we want to hear from you
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.