Auto Body Technician

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- In shop
**Tasks**:

- Professionalism in customer service
- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- 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
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- 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
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Auto Body Repairer Trade Certification
**Security and safety**:

- Driving record check (abstract)
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
- Steel-toed safety boots
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Dependability
- 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?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities