Collision technician

Job summary

Assess collision damage and restore vehicles through structural and cosmetic repairs, including replacing damaged parts, straightening frames and panels, and preparing surfaces for paint. Use shop tools and equipment while following repair estimates, manufacturer procedures, and safety standards, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver quality repairs on schedule.

Job details

Company Description Moonlite Auto Body Ltd. is recognized as one of Southern Manitoba’s leading auto body shops, serving customers from Winkler and the surrounding region. The shop is known for high-quality collision repair, refinishing, and customer service. Team members work with modern equipment and repair techniques to restore vehicles to manufacturer standards. Moonlite Auto Body Ltd. offers a professional, safety-focused work environment where skilled technicians can grow their careers. Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Collision Technician role based at Moonlite Auto Body Ltd. in Winkler, MB. The Collision Technician repairs and restores vehicles after collisions, including assessing damage, removing and replacing damaged parts, straightening frames and body panels, and performing structural and cosmetic repairs. Daily work includes sanding, filling, and prepping surfaces for paint, aligning panels and components, and ensuring repairs meet safety and quality standards. The role involves using hand and power tools, welders, measuring systems, and diagnostic equipment, while following repair estimates, manufacturer guidelines, and shop procedures. The Collision Technician collaborates with service advisors, painters, and other team members to meet deadlines, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and deliver reliable, customer-focused repair outcomes. Qualifications Strong collision repair skills, including body panel replacement, frame and structural repair, and dent removal. Proficiency in surface preparation, sanding, filler application, and basic refinishing support for paint-ready vehicles. Ability to safely operate welding equipment, body repair tools, measuring systems, and other shop machinery. Solid understanding of vehicle construction, manufacturer repair procedures, and industry safety standards. Attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow repair orders and meet production timelines. Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with painters, estimators, and other technicians. Relevant trade certification or apprenticeship in auto body repair is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered. Previous experience in an auto body or collision repair environment, ideally in a high-volume shop. Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods. Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workspace and adhering to all workplace safety practices.

What you’ll do

Assess collision damage and restore vehicles through structural and cosmetic repairs, including replacing damaged parts, straightening frames and panels, and preparing surfaces for paint. Use shop tools and equipment while following repair estimates, manufacturer procedures, and safety standards, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver quality repairs on schedule.

Requirements

Candidates should have collision repair experience and skills in structural repairs, panel replacement, dent removal, and surface preparation, along with the ability to safely operate welding and body repair equipment. Trade certification or an apprenticeship is preferred, while equivalent experience is accepted; attention to detail, teamwork, physical capability, and commitment to workplace safety are also expected.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Workspace Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Collision Repair
• Body Panel Replacement
• Frame and Structural Repair
• Dent Removal
• Surface Preparation
• Sanding and Filler Application
• Welding Equipment Operation
• Vehicle Measuring Systems
• Vehicle Construction Knowledge
• Manufacturer Repair Procedures
• Safety Standards
• Quality Control
• Repair Order Compliance
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Workspace Organization

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Security & Safety