Autobody Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 50 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
- or equivalent experience
**Work site environment**:

- Dusty
- Noisy
- Odours
**Work setting**:

- In shop
**Tasks**:

- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- Clean and maintain work space
- Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components
- File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired
- 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
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- Operate soldering equipment or use plastic filler to fill holes, dents and seams
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Endorsement
- Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification
**Area of work experience**:

- Body components
- Doors and frame
- Frame straightening
- Front end components
- Interior components
- Metal cutting
- Underbody components
- Uni body machine
- Welding
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**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
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- 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?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance