Auto Body Apprentice

Company: Boyd Autobody

At Boyd Auto Body & Glass, we have been providing quality workmanship on every collision repair for over 30 years. As part of The Boyd Group, we have numerous locations throughout Western and Central Canada. We provide the knowledge and equipment you need to excel on our team. We also invest in our employees, offering training sessions and assisting with certifications. If you're looking for a new opportunity, we provide career growth, an excellent benefits plan, RRSP matching, and competitive compensation.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

Boyd Auto Body & Glass offers comprehensive benefits as an industry leader, including:

• Competitive Pay

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision, effective after 1 month of employment

• RRSP with company match

• Annual Paid Vacation Time Off

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Ongoing Training

• A Professional Atmosphere, Great Working Conditions with Dynamic Leadership

Job Description:

The Auto Body Apprentice repairs minor vehicle damage while shadowing a licensed Auto Body Technician. The Auto Body Apprentice works with all team members in achieving the repair facilities' KPIs.

Key Job Responsibilities 

• Ensure consistent execution of WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan.
• Repairs vehicles as per insurance guidelines and our quality standards
• Inspect and disassemble the vehicle to determine all damages at the beginning of the repair
• Repair minor damage to vehicle's body panels
• Repair or replace interior and exterior parts, electrical components and vehicle accessories
• Reassemble vehicle once repairs are complete
• Inspect completed work to ensure the repair is up to quality standards
• Shadow a Licensed Auto Body Technician to perform repairs
• Actively pursues learning opportunities and applies newly gained knowledge to tasks, contributing to high-quality work and continuous improvement.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Required for the Job

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of Post-Secondary Education in an Auto Body Repair Program
• Minimum 1 years of Auto Body Technician experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Welding experience (MIG, TIG welding)

Other Requirements Travel, physical requirements, etc.

• Frequently required to bend, crouch, reach, handle tools and lift approximately 50 lbs.
• You have your own toolbox
• Valid driver's license required 

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The physical demands of your job must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. 

Compensation Details

Compensation:

$20 per hour

Compensation is commensurate with skill, education and experience.

Your Success is Our Priority

We believe in investing in our people. From day one, you'll join a professional atmosphere with great working conditions and dynamic leadership. You'll also have access to comprehensive benefits that support your well-being and financial goals, with medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits effective after one month of employment. We're dedicated to providing ongoing training and clear paths for career advancement, ensuring you have the tools and opportunities to excel in the exciting and evolving collision repair industry.

Boyd Auto Body & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, and genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

AI Disclosure Statement:
At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.