Auto Body Technician

**About CSN Collision Centres**:
CSN Collision Centres safely repairs more than 200,000 vehicles a year helping Canadians get back on the road with the trust and comfort of knowing their vehicle has been returned to like new condition. Since 2002, CSN has grown to become the leader in collision repair with 230 collision repair Centres across Canada.

**CSN TRISTAR, we have been in operation since 1986, **As our business is constantly growing, we are currently looking for an **Auto Body Technician** as an addition to our team. We are looking for a technician who is a great team player, driven and willing to go above and beyond to please our customers

**Position Summary**:
CSN Collision / (add shop name)is looking for an _Auto Body Technician_ to join our team. Our Auto Body Technician must be able to take a vehicle in a damaged state and repair or restore damaged vehicles to their original structural integrity, function, and appearance. The Incumbent is detailed oriented and can multitask to accommodate shifting priorities. The technician reports to **(add reporting title)**.

**Primary Objectives of the Auto Body (Collision Repair) Technician**:

- Review damage report and estimates of repair cost and plan work to be performed
- **Performing structural and complete body repairs**: Repair and replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components. (Assess, Repair or Replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components, and vehicle accessories, doors and frame and underbody components)
- Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment, Hammer out dents, buckles and other defects using blocks and hammers.
- Welding on vehicles with the use of MIG welders and compression spot welders.
- Fully dismantle the complete vehicle damaged areas including the blend panel parts in order to identify all hidden damages as early in the repair cycle as possible. For example remove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torch and bolt or weld replacement parts into place, repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroof
- **Restore vehicle to factory specification (**Return the vehicle back to factory/OEM specifications)
- Inspect repaired vehicles and test drive vehicles for proper handling
- Technician must be able to read and understand the estimates.
- Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
- Experience using frame and measuring equipment.
- Ability and willingness to follow standardized production processes.
- Be a great CSN ambassador.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

**Requirements**:
**Qualifications, Experience and other requirements**:

- Auto Body Repair experience - 3+ years required
- Willing to consider applicants who are - Autobody journeyman or in a registered apprenticeship program
- Technicians with I-Car and OEM certifications are favorable.
- I car Welding certification, would be favorable
- Valid Drivers license required
- Must have own tools, safety footwear.

**On-the-Job Exposure to the following elements**:

- Fumes
- Dirt
- Chemicals/Toxins
- Hazards
- Heat/Cold
- Noise

**Benefits**

**What we offer**:

- Flat rate pay - $32- $35 Benefits: extended health, dental, vision, long and short term disability
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**Schedule**: Monday to Friday 8am -5pm

**Career Path: As CSN Tristar continues to grow, other career opportunities may become available.**:
**Disclaimer**: This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and will evolve as CSN (add shop name) continues to grow

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

**Disclaimer**:CSN Collision Centres “CSN” does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CSN to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CSN will not pay any referral, placement, or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.