Body Shop Prepper

Job summary

The Body Shop Prepper is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle surfaces, including removing dents, sanding, welding, and applying paint materials. They must also ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Job details

Rush Truck Centres of Canada is a part of Rush Enterprises, the largest commercial vehicle dealership group in North America. We represent a wide range of industry-leading truck and trailer brands backed by parts, sales, service, collision repair, lease and rental support. With 22 locations in Ontario and almost 800 employees and growing, we are looking for top talent to join our team. The Body Shop Prepper/Painter is required to perform tasks in the repair of vehicles and reports to the Body Shop Supervisor. This is a full-time day shift position from Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at our Brantford location at 6 Edmondson St., Brantford, ON N3R 7J3. Responsibilities Ensure compliance of all Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) regulations, as well as the Company’s Health and Safety Policy. Removes, replaces interiors, trims, and accessories to gain access to damaged areas. Removes dents and repairs damaged surfaces or replaces damaged parts. Works with boy fillers, glazes, primers, and other painting materials. Grinds, files, sands, welds, and refinishes surfaces. Maintains a clean and safe work area. Comply with all relevant Health and Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Other mechanical repair work as required. Basic Qualifications Auto body repair certificate would be considered an asset 3 to 5 years of experience in body work maintenance, paint and prep procedures are required. Experience with sanding, buffing and polishing body panels. Work with a team and or independently and follow instructions. High school diploma Criminal Record Check Driver's Abstract Work Conditions Physical ability to lift up to 50lb. Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc. Overtime as required. Hazards associated with the trade. Exposure to loud noises. Work both indoors and outdoors. We offer the following Benefits We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, RRSP with company contribution, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity. ***We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in a career with Rush Truck Centres of Canada. Please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Minimum Pay Rate CAD $20.00/Hr. Maximum Pay Rate CAD $30.00/Hr.

What you’ll do

The Body Shop Prepper is responsible for repairing damaged vehicle surfaces, including removing dents, sanding, welding, and applying paint materials. They must also ensure compliance with all Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in body work maintenance, paint, and prep procedures. A high school diploma is required, and an auto body repair certificate is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Exceptional compensation • RRSP with company contribution • Performance incentives • Training • Opportunity for advancement

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• procedures. · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• maintenance · Preferred
• positive · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Auto body repair
• Sanding
• Buffing
• Polishing
• Welding
• Painting
• Surface preparation
• Body filler application
• Mechanical repair
• OHSA compliance
• Safety equipment usage
• Auto Body Repairs
• Lifting Ability
• Positivity
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Environmental Policy
• Sales

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation
• Body Shop Painter
• Auto Body Technician
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Automotive Body and Related Repairers