Refinishing Apprentice Technician

**Join the ride**

**Position**: Refinishing Apprentice Technician
**Collision**: Ridge Meadows Collision Centre
**Location**:Maple Ridge, British Columbia
**Classification**: Full time, Onsite, **Immediate Vacancy**
**Salary**: $18.00-$32.00 per hour

**Part of a bigger team.**

**AutoCanada Collision Centres** is thrilled to open the doors of our _first Lower Mainland location_ - the cutting-edge **Ridge Meadows Collision Centre** This brand-new, 25,000 square-foot facility is packed with the latest technology and equipment, setting the stage for exceptional repairs and top-tier customer service.

Located in Maple Ridge, and supported by three of the area's leading dealerships—Maple Ridge GM, Maple Ridge Chrysler, and Maple Ridge VW—our collision centre is ready to make a big impact on the community. We're looking for passionate, skilled professionals to join our dynamic team and help us deliver the highest quality collision repairs in the region.

**Your area of focus.**

You will complete work required to restore vehicles to “like new” condition so we can reunite them with customers. Reporting to the Collision Centre Manager, you will work with your collision centre team to refinish & paint damaged vehicles.

**What drives your day-to-day?**
- Preparing vehicles for refinishing including feathering, masking, sanding, priming as per insurance guidelines & standards
- Assist painter with spot repairs
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders, & wrenches
- Identify the family & properties of the plastic used on a vehicle to repair accordingly
- Fit & weld body damage using wrenches & welding equipment
- Perform quality repairs on a variety of vehicles

**What are the must-haves**
- You must be committed as an apprentice to pursue the Red Seal Journeyman’s certification
- Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to processes
- Pursuit of/in process with I-CAR certification training & I-CAR welding certification
- Some experience working with Estimators to complete quotes preferred
- Ability to use selected vendor materials efficiently & cost-effectively
- Knowledge of & the ability to operate machinery/tools required to complete repairs
- Ability to meet physical demands such as heavy lifting, standing for long periods of time & using power/hand-held equipment
- A valid driver's license & safe driving history is required
- You must be legally authorized to work in Canada

**The Perks.**
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

**Can you picture yourself here already?**

We hope so. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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