Autobody Technician

Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- In shop
**Tasks**:

- 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
**Area of work experience**:

- Body components
- Doors and frame
- Frame straightening
- Front end components
- Underbody components
- Uni body machine
- Welding
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Fast-paced environment
- Physically demanding
- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Tools
**Personal suitability**:

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

- Piece work
**Long term benefits**:

- Pension plan
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English or French
- Hours: 40 hours per week