Auto Body Technician

Job summary

Inspect vehicles and plan and perform body repairs, including replacing damaged components, straightening frames, repairing dents, and fixing interior components and windows. Prepare and repaint surfaces, test-drive repaired vehicles, maintain the workspace, provide professional customer service, and instruct apprentices.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education No degree, certificate or diploma Experience No experience (will train) On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Responsibilities Tasks Inspect repaired vehicles Plan repair work to be performed Professionalism in customer service Test drive vehicles for proper handling Clean and maintain work space Instruct apprentices Replace front end components, body components, doors and frame and underbody components File, grind and sand body surfaces to be repaired Mask and tape auto body surfaces in preparation for painting Hammer out dents, buckles and defects using blocks and hammers Remove damaged fenders, panels and grills and bolt or weld replacement parts into place Apply primers and repaint surfaces Repair or replace interior components Repair or replace damaged windows, windshields and sunroofs Mix paint, blend and match colors Straighten bent frames using frame and underbody pulling and anchoring equipment Experience and specialization Area of work experience Body components Doors and frame Frame straightening Front end components Interior components Metal cutting Paint spraying Underbody components Uni body machine Welding Additional information Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities Attention to detail Bending, crouching, kneeling Standing for extended periods Own tools/equipment Tools Steel-toed safety boots Mask Personal suitability Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Reliability Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available On-site amenities Other benefits Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Parking available

What you’ll do

Inspect vehicles and plan and perform body repairs, including replacing damaged components, straightening frames, repairing dents, and fixing interior components and windows. Prepare and repaint surfaces, test-drive repaired vehicles, maintain the workspace, provide professional customer service, and instruct apprentices.

Requirements

No degree, certificate, or diploma is required, and no prior experience is needed because training will be provided. Applicants need a valid driver's licence, their own tools, steel-toed safety boots, and a mask, along with accuracy, dependability, communication skills, flexibility, initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Benefits

• Free Parking • On-Site Amenities • Paid Time Off for Volunteering or Personal Days • Parking Available

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Vehicle Inspection · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Vehicle Inspection
• Automotive Body Repair
• Repair Planning
• Customer Service
• Test Driving
• Apprentice Instruction
• Body Component Replacement
• Frame Straightening
• Metal Cutting
• Welding
• Paint Spraying
• Paint Mixing and Color Matching
• Dent Repair
• Window and Windshield Repair
• Attention to Detail
• Communication

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Customer Service & Support