Autobody Technician

B&D Auto Body & Glass Ltd has been operating for over 40 years, serving the lower mainland with our expertise and integrity by providing top-quality repairs and first-class customer service; our customers can expect outstanding results across all aspects of the repair process. We are proud to be certified by Lexus, BMW/MINI, and other 10+ brands, and to be ICBC’s Accredited Repair Facility, visit bdautobody.ca for more details. We are looking for a responsible, enthusiastic Full Time _Auto Body Technician _to join our team. We offer competitive wages and extended health, dental, and vision coverage. Over view: To repair vehicles as quickly as possible in a safe and quality manner, with a fit and finish that meets or exceeds the original factory fit and finish. The end result should be an invisible repair. Each technician is expected to maintain B&D Autobody & Glass Ltd. quality standards. - **Physical fitness and stamina, **as autobody technicians may need to stand up for long periods of time, lift heavy materials or work in small and cramped spaces (e.g., underneath cars or in the booth) - **Organization skills, **as autobody technicians will need to ensure that repairs are they are completed before the deadline. **Attention to detail, **as noticing issues in autobody work requires someone who can notice the smallest scratches and imperfections - **Customer-service skills, **as autobody technicians must be good a listening, understanding and communicating with paying customers **Requirements**: - Note any incorrect parts or discrepancies on work orders - Immediately notify the production estimator of hidden or missed damage that doesn't appear on the estimate - Working with shop Foreman and Estimators to ensure quality work, performing quality control checks on vehicles - All straightening and repairs should be done according to factory specifications including door, hood and - deck alignments, chassis and frame measurements, welded-on uni parts, etc. - Reading, understanding, and following work orders, completing repairs to OEM standards - Protect the customers car to prevent damage during the repairs. - This includes but is not limited to the use of car covers, welding blankets, masking paper, or any other practical method to ensure positive results. - Be responsible and accountable for all parts for any jobs that are assigned to you. - Be organized and develop a system for holding the parts and fasteners until they are installed or reinstalled on the vehicle. - Ensures notes are placed on hard copy files and report to estimator when changes are made so all employees are aware - All repairs and painted parts should be completed to the point of "ready for paint" prior to delivering the vehicle to the paint department. - After painting, re-assembly, headlight adjustment and other final alignments and adjustments prior to the car being delivered should be performed - Inspect our work and that of others to ensure that the vehicle is delivered with a fit and finish equal or superior to the original factory fit and finish - Upon completion of a job, advise the appropriate person and request a new assignment - Maintain a good work attitude and cooperate with managers and fellow employees in a positive spirit of teamwork **Schedule**: - 10 hour shift - Monday to Friday - Weekend availability **Experience**: - automotive technician: 1 year (preferred) - Automotive repair: 2 years (preferred) **Licence/Certification**: - Driver's License (preferred) - Journeyman (preferred) - Red Seal (preferred) - Drivers License (preferred) **Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $20.00-$50.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week **Benefits**: - Company events - Dental care - Extended health care - Life insurance - Vision care Schedule: - 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday - Weekends as needed **Experience**: - auto body repair: 1 year (required) Licence/Certification: - Red Seal license (required) Work Location: In person