Auto Body Technician

**About CSN Ladner Auto Body**

CSN Ladner Auto Body is the leading auto body shop in Delta, BC. We have made a name for ourselves thanks to our first-class customer service, high-quality vehicle repairs, and fast turnaround times. Our number one goal is to get you back out on the road as quickly and safely as possible.
**Position Summary**:
CSN Collision Ladner Auto Body is looking for an _Auto Body Technician_ 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 manager.

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

- 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**:
**Qualifications, Experience and other requirements**:

- 3+ Years of Auto Body Repair
- Auto Body Collision and Damage Repairer, Red Seal License or in a registered apprenticeship program.
- Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
- Must have I-Car Welding certification
- Must Have Vocational Certificate in Collision Repair
- Valid Drivers license required
- Must have own tools, safety footwear.

**Personal Attributes**:

- **Organizational skills/Time Management**: Strong planning and organizational skills, with an ability to meet multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- **Communication style**: Tactful, clear, and empathetic communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to communicate and interact effectively with co-workers.
- **Problem solving**: Has a critical thinking approach to problem solve and is a forward thinker
- **Flexible Thinking**: Considers problems from all new perspectives and can expand on the thinking or solutions proposed by others. Adapts to new ideas and initiatives relevant to own area of work.
- **Independent**: Works well in a fast-paced environment, self-motivated, and works independently without close supervision
- **Conflict Management**: Frames discussions positively, takes action to resolve conflict, while minimizing tension

**Benefits**

**What we offer**:

- Benefits: Full medical and dental benefits

**Schedule**:

- 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Career Path: As CSN Ladner Collisions 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 Ladner Collisions 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 Centre